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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.

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  • Meet Me in St. Louis

    Meet Me in St. Louis

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    7.0
    408 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 28, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Shadow of the Thin Man

    Shadow of the Thin Man

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    7.0
    113 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 21, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Bye Bye Birdie

    Bye Bye Birdie

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    5.8
    105 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 04, 1963
    63 years ago
  • At the Circus

    At the Circus

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    6.4
    95 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 20, 1939
    87 years ago
  • Go West

    Go West

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    6.5
    93 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 06, 1940
    86 years ago
  • Du Barry Was a Lady

    Du Barry Was a Lady

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    6.2
    15 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 13, 1943
    83 years ago
  • Yolanda and the Thief

    Yolanda and the Thief

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    5.7
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 22, 1945
    81 years ago
  • Cry for Happy

    Cry for Happy

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    5.0
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 03, 1961
    66 years ago
  • Sail a Crooked Ship

    Sail a Crooked Ship

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    6.0
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 01, 1961
    65 years ago
  • Best Foot Forward

    Best Foot Forward

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    6.0
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 08, 1943
    83 years ago
  • New Faces of 1937

    New Faces of 1937

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    4.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 02, 1937
    90 years ago
  • Somebody Loves Me

    Somebody Loves Me

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    8.5
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 24, 1952
    74 years ago
  • The Life of Riley

    The Life of Riley

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    7.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 16, 1949
    78 years ago
  • The Life of Riley

    The Life of Riley

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    7.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 16, 1949
    78 years ago
  • The Life of Riley

    The Life of Riley

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 16, 1949
    78 years ago
  • Somebody Loves Me

    Somebody Loves Me

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    8.5
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 24, 1952
    74 years ago
  • Meet Me in St. Louis

    Meet Me in St. Louis

    Department Writing

    Job Original Film Writer

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 26, 1959
    67 years ago
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