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...
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...
Known For
Crew Credits
Bye Bye Birdie
Screenplay
Sail a Crooked Ship
Director
Cry for Happy
Screenplay
Meet Me in St. Louis
Original Film Writer
Somebody Loves Me
Director
The Life of Riley
Director
Yolanda and the Thief
Screenplay
Meet Me in St. Louis
Screenplay
Best Foot Forward
Screenplay
Du Barry Was a Lady
Screenplay
Shadow of the Thin Man
Screenplay
Go West
Screenplay
At the Circus
Screenplay
New Faces of 1937
Screenplay