This one had all the ingredients necessary for a terrific film -- the wonderful comedienne Irene Dunne, plus a screwball comedy dream cast of supporting players like Alice Brady, Guy Kibbee, Lucille Ball and Eric Blore -- yet somehow it turned out to be a stinker, almost unbearable to watch. The horrendous script has got to be the main reason, but I'm sure the director is to blame too. It's entirely unbelievable that Irene would find Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Disturbing for too long before recognizing that he's got a point and that he's not just some schmuck but a dashingly handsome suitor. Yet, we're forced to wait for an eternity for her to catch on. I was very disappointed with this one. I love Miss Dunne but even she was unable to rise above the script, scenario. I'd skip this one unless you're a hard-core fan.
Review of Joy of Living
