Irving Brecher

Writer

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.

Born: January 17, 1914 in New York City, New York, USA

Died: November 17, 2008 (Age 94)

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Irving Brecher Movies & TV Credits

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
The Unknown Marx Brothers Movie	7.2	Actor	Self	1993
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell Movie	7.1	Actor	Self	1982
At the Circus Movie	6.6	Writing	Screenplay	1939
Best Foot Forward Movie	6.2	Writing	Screenplay	1943
Bye Bye Birdie Movie	6.4	Writing	Screenplay	1963
Cry for Happy Movie	5.6	Writing	Screenplay	1961
Du Barry was a Lady Movie Available on 1 streaming services.	5.9	Writing	Screenplay	1943
Go West Movie	6.7	Writing	Screenplay	1940
Meet Me in St. Louis Movie Available on 16 streaming services.	7.6	Writing	Screenplay	1944
New Faces of 1937 Movie	5.1	Writing	Screenplay	1937
Sail A Crooked Ship Movie	5.9	Directing	Director	1961
Shadow of the Thin Man Movie	7.4	Writing	Screenplay	1941
Somebody Loves Me Movie	6	Directing	Director, Writer	1952
The Life of Riley Movie	6.7	Directing	Director, Writer, Producer	1949
Yolanda and the Thief Movie	5.7	Writing	Screenplay	1945
The Life of Riley TV Show	6.8	Production	Producer, Writer 26 Episodes	1948-1950
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis TV Show Available on 9 streaming services.	7.5	Writing	Writer 1 Episode	1959-1963
The People's Choice TV Show	6.9	Creator	Creator	1955-1958
Meet Me in St. Louis Movie	6.9	Writing	Writer	1959
Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year

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