Movie

Joy of Living

1938 · 91 min

A breezy, tuneful screwball escape where charm and silliness carry you along like a pleasant afternoon daydream.

Tagline: Do what you want to do, when you want to do it-that's Irene's motto-and it's SWELL FUN TO PLAY FOOLISH with her!
Overview: Falling in love with the voice of Broadway chanteuse Margaret Garret, cocksure young tycoon Daniel Brewster decides to rescue the star from her hectic lifestyle of frenzied fans and mooching relatives. When Margaret has her ardent suitor arrested, the judge appoints her as Daniel's probation officer, forcing the duo to spend time together. As Daniel teaches Margaret to let her hair down and enjoy life, she begins to fall for her fun-loving admirer.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, romantic and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, family, freedom, work
Content: Mild sexual content. No violence, gore or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
family
freedom
work
identity
Places: big city
sea
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: musical
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild