Irving Brecher

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.

  • Title: Irving Brecher
  • Popularity: 1.58
  • Known For: Writing
  • Birthday: 1914-01-17
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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  • Also Known As: Irv S. Brecher, Irving S. Brecher, Irving Sidney Brecher
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Irving Brecher Movies

  • 1982
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    The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

    The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

    1 1982 HD

    A fascinating look at the most beloved comedy team in motion picture history. Exclusive interviews with those closest to the brothers supplement this...

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  • 1993
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    The Unknown Marx Brothers

    The Unknown Marx Brothers

    5.4 1993 HD

    A tribute to the lives and careers of the Marx Brothers utilizing rare archival footage and personal interviews.

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  • 1944
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    Meet Me in St. Louis

    Meet Me in St. Louis

    7 1944 HD

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  • 1963
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    Bye Bye Birdie

    Bye Bye Birdie

    5.9 1963 HD

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  • 1941
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    Shadow of the Thin Man

    Shadow of the Thin Man

    7 1941 HD

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  • 1943
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    Best Foot Forward

    Best Foot Forward

    6 1943 HD

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  • 1945
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    Yolanda and the Thief

    Yolanda and the Thief

    5.7 1945 HD

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  • 1943
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    Du Barry was a Lady

    Du Barry was a Lady

    6.1 1943 HD

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  • 1961
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    Sail A Crooked Ship

    Sail A Crooked Ship

    6 1961 HD

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  • 1961
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    Cry for Happy

    Cry for Happy

    5 1961 HD

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  • 1952
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    Somebody Loves Me

    Somebody Loves Me

    8.5 1952 HD

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  • 1949
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    The Life of Riley

    The Life of Riley

    7 1949 HD

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  • 1949
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    The Life of Riley

    The Life of Riley

    7 1949 HD

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  • 1949
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    The Life of Riley

    The Life of Riley

    7 1949 HD

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  • 1939
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    At the Circus

    At the Circus

    6.3 1939 HD

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  • 1937
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    New Faces of 1937

    New Faces of 1937

    4 1937 HD

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  • 1940
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    Go West

    Go West

    6.5 1940 HD

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  • 1959
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    Meet Me in St. Louis

    Meet Me in St. Louis

    5 1959 HD

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  • 1952
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    Somebody Loves Me

    Somebody Loves Me

    8.5 1952 HD

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  • 1970
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    5.9 1970 HD

    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1959 to 1963. The series and several episode scripts were adapted from a...

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  • 1970
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    7.5 1970 HD

    Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed...

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  • 1970
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    7.5 1970 HD

    Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed...

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  • 1970
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    4 1970 HD

    The People's Choice is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from 1955 to 1958, primarily sponsored by The Borden Company. It stars Jackie...

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