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Irving Brecher
New York City, New York, USA
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 transitioni…
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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
Movies and shows, newest first
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1993
The Unknown Marx Brothers
Movie Self
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1982
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Movie Self
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1963
Bye Bye Birdie
Movie Screenplay
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1961
Sail a Crooked Ship
Movie Director
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1961
Cry for Happy
Movie Screenplay
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1959
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
TV show Writer
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1959
Meet Me in St. Louis
Movie Original Film Writer
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1955
The People's Choice
TV show Creator
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1952
Somebody Loves Me
Movie Director
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1949
The Life of Riley
TV show Producer
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1949
The Life of Riley
Movie Director
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1945
Yolanda and the Thief
Movie Screenplay
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1944
Meet Me in St. Louis
Movie Screenplay
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1943
Best Foot Forward
Movie Screenplay
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1943
Du Barry Was a Lady
Movie Screenplay
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1941
Shadow of the Thin Man
Movie Screenplay
More credits
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1940
Go West
Movie Screenplay
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1939
At the Circus
Movie Screenplay
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1937
New Faces of 1937
Movie Screenplay
