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Irving Brecher

Irving Brecher

Known For Writing
Birthday Jan 17, 1914
Died Nov 17, 2008 (94)
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Popularity 4 (history)
Updated Aug 10, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 30, 2024
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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 G ... o 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.

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Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

1963

Screenplay

Cry for Happy

Cry for Happy

1961

Screenplay

Meet Me in St. Louis

Meet Me in St. Louis

1959

Writer

Somebody Loves Me

Somebody Loves Me

1952

Writer

The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley

1949

Writer

Yolanda and the Thief

Yolanda and the Thief

1945

Screenplay

Meet Me in St. Louis

Meet Me in St. Louis

1944

Screenplay

Best Foot Forward

Best Foot Forward

1943

Screenplay

Du Barry was a Lady

Du Barry was a Lady

1943

Screenplay

Shadow of the Thin Man

Shadow of the Thin Man

1941

Screenplay

Go West

Go West

1940

Screenplay

At the Circus

At the Circus

1939

Screenplay

New Faces of 1937

New Faces of 1937

1937

Screenplay

Sail A Crooked Ship

Sail A Crooked Ship

1961

Director

Somebody Loves Me

Somebody Loves Me

1952

Director

The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley

1949

Director

The Life of Riley

The Life of Riley

1949

Producer

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