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.
Filmes (16)
The Unknown Marx Brothers
1993 · Self
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
1982 · Self
Bye Bye Birdie
1963 · Screenplay
Sail a Crooked Ship
1961 · Director
Cry for Happy
1961 · Screenplay
Meet Me in St. Louis
1959 · Original Film Writer
Somebody Loves Me
1952 · Director, Writer
The Life of Riley
1949 · Director, Writer, Producer
Yolanda and the Thief
1945 · Screenplay
Meet Me in St. Louis
1944 · Screenplay
Best Foot Forward
1943 · Screenplay
Du Barry Was a Lady
1943 · Screenplay
Shadow of the Thin Man
1941 · Screenplay
Go West
1940 · Screenplay
At the Circus
1939 · Screenplay
New Faces of 1937
1937 · Screenplay
