Irving Brecher
Writing · Screenplay · Director · Writer
Born Jan 17, 1914 · New York City, New York, USA
Active 1937–2008
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.
Filmography
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) — ScreenplayShadow of the Thin Man (1941) — ScreenplayGo West (1940) — ScreenplayAt the Circus (1939) — ScreenplayBye Bye Birdie (1963) — ScreenplaySomebody Loves Me (1952) — Director · WriterDu Barry Was a Lady (1943) — ScreenplayThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) — WriterThe Life of Riley (1949) — Producer · WriterThe Life of Riley (1949) — Director · Writer · ProducerYolanda and the Thief (1945) — ScreenplayBest Foot Forward (1943) — ScreenplayThe People's Choice (1955) — CreatorSail a Crooked Ship (1961) — DirectorCry for Happy (1961) — ScreenplayMeet Me in St. Louis (1959) — Original Film WriterNew Faces of 1937 (1937) — Screenplay