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Movie Info

Law student Carl Brown (Richard Chamberlain) decides to marry the love of his life, Annie McGairy (Yvette Mimieux), despite the vigorous protests of his father, Patrick (Arthur Kennedy). Cut off from the parental coffers, Carl and Annie struggle in the early years of their marriage. To stay financially afloat, Annie babysits and Carl works as a night watchman. But when Annie becomes pregnant, it sends their lives into disarray -- prompting a climactic reunion of father and son.

Rating:

PG
Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Alex Segal
Runtime:

1h 43m

Cast & Crew

Richard Chamberlain
Carl Brown

Yvette Mimieux
Annie McGairy Brown

Arthur Kennedy
Patrick Brown

Alex Segal
Director

Critic Reviews for Joy in the Morning

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (2) | Rotten (5)

Joy in the Morning, with television's teen-age idol, Richard Chamberlain, and young Yvette Mimeux braving the woes of young married life, is a soap opera for teen-agers.

November 19, 2018 | Full Review…

Howard Thompson
New York Times
There is an absence of anything unusual happening and nothing is accomplished to overcome this lack through strong buildup of characterization.

February 23, 2012 | Full Review…

Variety Staff
Variety
The film is a bit melodramatic, and the direction is uneven. Chamberlain's performance is average, and Mimieux isn't too bad.

November 19, 2018 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

TV Guide Staff
TV Guide
It forces you to take sides with either workaholic Chamberlain or his neglected bride, Yvette Mimieux, neither of whom are particularly sympathetic characters.

November 19, 2018 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…

David Parkinson
Radio Times
Scrub away some of the gloss and goo and this story of young love might have been slightly -- but only slightly -- more credible.

November 19, 2018 | Full Review…

Tony Mastroianni
Cleveland Press

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Audience Reviews for Joy in the Morning

Jan 12, 2012

Charming, if at times a little melodramatic, tale of a young couple trying to make it despite family pressure and other issues. Yvette Mimieux is excellent here, one of the to few chances she got to display her talent. Chamberlain is earnest if a bit bland, he does however sing the title song surprisingly well. A lovely little known gem.

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