Joy in the Morning
“Love is more than a good night kiss!”
Synopsis
Carl Brown and Annie McGairy are in love. Their Irish immigrant parents knew each other in the old country - and Carl's parents want better for their son than Annie, who was raised in the slums. When Annie runs away to marry Carl while he's at college, they have many difficulties, including a college Dean that frowns upon married couples, Carl's angry parents, Carl's jealousy, and Annie's own problems with her sexuality.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-23
Top Cast
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Richard Chamberlain
Carl Brown
Yvette Mimieux
Annie McGairy Brown
Arthur Kennedy
Patrick Brown
Oskar Homolka
Stan Pulaski
Donald Davis
Anthony Byrd
Joan Tetzel
Beverly Karter
Sidney Blackmer
Dean James Darwent
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Lorgan
Chris Noel
Mary Ellen Kincaid
Bartlett Robinson
Professor Victor Newcole
Ellen Atterbury
Marriage License Clerk
Harvey Stephens
Dr. Marson
Ira Barmak
Dr. Kirkson
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Segal
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Benson, Alfred Hayes, Norman Lessing
- Original Title
- Joy in the Morning
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Segal
Sally Benson, Alfred Hayes, Norman Lessing, Betty Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Segal
Director
Sally Benson
Screenplay
Alfred Hayes
Screenplay
Norman Lessing
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy in the Morning
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What is Joy in the Morning about?
Carl Brown and Annie McGairy are in love. Their Irish immigrant parents knew each other in the old country - and Carl's parents want better for their son than Annie, who was raised in the slums. When Annie runs away to marry Carl while he's at college, they have many difficulties, including a college Dean that frowns upon married couples, Carl's angry parents, Carl's jealousy, and Annie's own problems with her sexuality.
Who directed Joy in the Morning?
Joy in the Morning was directed by Alex Segal.
Who stars in Joy in the Morning?
The principal cast of Joy in the Morning includes Richard Chamberlain, Yvette Mimieux, Arthur Kennedy, Oskar Homolka, Donald Davis.
When was Joy in the Morning released and how long is it?
Joy in the Morning was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Is Joy in the Morning based on a book or true story?
Joy in the Morning is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Betty Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joy in the Morning?
Joy in the Morning holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).