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
Bye Bye Birdie (1963) - ScreenplaySail a Crooked Ship (1961) - DirectorCry for Happy (1961) - ScreenplayThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) - WriterMeet Me in St. Louis (1959) - Original Film WriterThe People's Choice (1955) - CreatorSomebody Loves Me (1952) - Director · WriterThe Life of Riley (1949) - Producer · WriterThe Life of Riley (1949) - Director · Writer · ProducerYolanda and the Thief (1945) - ScreenplayMeet Me in St. Louis (1944) - ScreenplayDu Barry Was a Lady (1943) - ScreenplayBest Foot Forward (1943) - ScreenplayShadow of the Thin Man (1941) - ScreenplayGo West (1940) - ScreenplayAt the Circus (1939) - ScreenplayNew Faces of 1937 (1937) - Screenplay