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Irving Brecher

Writing

Biography

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

Production

Poster for Meet Me in St. Louis
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Meet Me in St. Louis

7.0(0.4K)
Meet Me in St. Louis
Screenplay
Poster for Bye Bye Birdie
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Bye Bye Birdie

5.9(0.1K)
Bye Bye Birdie
Screenplay
Poster for Shadow of the Thin Man
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Shadow of the Thin Man

7.0(0.1K)
Shadow of the Thin Man
Screenplay
Poster for Best Foot Forward
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Best Foot Forward

6.8(0.0K)
Best Foot Forward
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Poster for Yolanda and the Thief
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Yolanda and the Thief

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Yolanda and the Thief
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Poster for Du Barry Was a Lady
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Du Barry Was a Lady

6.5(0.0K)
Du Barry Was a Lady
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Poster for Sail a Crooked Ship
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Sail a Crooked Ship

6.5(0.0K)
Sail a Crooked Ship
Director
Poster for Cry for Happy
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Cry for Happy

5.6(0.0K)
Cry for Happy
Screenplay
Poster for Somebody Loves Me
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Somebody Loves Me

8.8(0.0K)
Somebody Loves Me
Director
Poster for The Life of Riley
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The Life of Riley

8.0(0.0K)
The Life of Riley
Director