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Irv S. Brecher, Irving S. Brecher, Irving Sidney Brecher
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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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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1914-01-17
- event Death Date 2008-11-17
- school Known for: Writing
- star Popularity: 1.3
- info Birth Place New York City, New York, USA
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smart_display Movies and TV shows by Irving Brecher
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Meet Me in St. Louis
1944-11-28
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Bye Bye Birdie
1963-04-04
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Shadow of the Thin Man
1941-11-21
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Best Foot Forward
1943-10-08
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Yolanda and the Thief
1945-11-22
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Du Barry was a Lady
1943-08-13
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Sail A Crooked Ship
1961-12-01
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Cry for Happy
1961-03-03
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Somebody Loves Me
1952-09-24
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The Life of Riley
1949-04-16
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The Life of Riley
1949-04-16
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The Life of Riley
1949-04-16
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At the Circus
1939-10-20
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New Faces of 1937
1937-07-02
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Go West
1940-12-06
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Somebody Loves Me
1952-09-24
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Meet Me in St. Louis
1959-04-26
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The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
1959-09-29
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The Life of Riley
1949-10-04
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The Life of Riley
1949-10-04
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The People's Choice
1955-10-06