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DRAMA . 1965 . 1h 43m . 2.7/10

Joy in the Morning_

"Love is more than a good night kiss!"

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.

Starring Richard Chamberlain, Yvette Mimieux, Arthur Kennedy
2.7/10
Rating
1h 43m
Runtime
1965
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Love is more than a good night kiss!

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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Cast
Richard Chamberlain stars as Carl Brown in Joy in the Morning.
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Year context
Joy in the Morning was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
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 tha...
Joy in the Morning is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Country
Rating
2.7/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Joy in the Morning?
Joy in the Morning has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in Joy in the Morning?
The cast of Joy in the Morning includes Richard Chamberlain, Yvette Mimieux, Arthur Kennedy, Oskar Homolka, Donald Davis.
What is the rating of Joy in the Morning?
Joy in the Morning has a rating of 2.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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