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- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 17, 1914
- Place of Birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- November 17, 2008
Irving Brecher
Irving Brecher was an American screenwriter, producer, and director celebrated for his work in comedy. He began his career writing jokes for radio personalities before transitioning to film. Brecher was the only writer to receive sole credit on Marx Brothers films, penning At the Circus (1939) and Go West (1940). He also contributed to the screenplay of The Wizard of Oz (1939). Brecher created the radio and television sitcom The Life of Riley, which aired from 1944 to 1951, and directed the film Meet Me in St. Louis (1944). His sharp wit and comedic timing earned him a reputation as one of America's leading humorists.
Filmography
movieThe Unknown Marx Brothers
1993 · Self
movieThe Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
1982 · Self
movieBye Bye Birdie
1963 · Screenplay
movieSail a Crooked Ship
1961 · Director
movieCry for Happy
1961 · Screenplay
tvThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959 · Writer
movieMeet Me in St. Louis
1959 · Original Film Writer
tvThe People's Choice
1955 · Creator
movieSomebody Loves Me
1952 · Director, Writer
tvThe Life of Riley
1949 · Writer, Producer
movieThe Life of Riley
1949 · Director, Writer, Producer
movieYolanda and the Thief
1945 · Screenplay
movieMeet Me in St. Louis
1944 · Screenplay
movieBest Foot Forward
1943 · Screenplay
movieDu Barry Was a Lady
1943 · Screenplay
movieShadow of the Thin Man
1941 · Screenplay
movieGo West
1940 · Screenplay
movieAt the Circus
1939 · Screenplay
movieNew Faces of 1937
1937 · Screenplay