Irving 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.

Most Popular Irving Brecher Trailers

Total trailers found: 16

Bye Bye Birdie Trailer (1963)

04 April 1963

A singer goes to a small town for a performance before he is drafted.

Sail A Crooked Ship Trailer (1961)

01 December 1961

A bungling burglar, determined to go down in the annals of crime as a genius, steals a ship in New York in order to rob a bank in Boston.

Meet Me in St. Louis Trailer (1944)

28 November 1944

Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family up to the 1904 St.

Go West Trailer (1940)

06 December 1940

Embezzler, shill, all around confidence man S. Quentin Quale is heading west to find his fortune; he meets the crafty but simple brothers Joseph and Rusty Panello in a train station, where they steal all his money.

Best Foot Forward Trailer (1943)

08 October 1943

Bud Hooper, a cadet at Winsocki Military Academy, sends an invitation to movie star Lucille Ball to come to Winsocki's big dance.

The Life of Riley Trailer (1949)

16 April 1949

Inspired by the popular '40s radio show of the same title, director Irving Brecher's 1949 comedy stars William Bendix as a hard-working husband-and-father with no shortage of family problems.

Yolanda and the Thief Trailer (1945)

22 November 1945

Johnny Riggs, a con man on the lam, finds himself in a Latin-American country named Patria. There, he overhears a convent-bred rich girl praying to her guardian angel for help in managing her tangled business affairs.

Somebody Loves Me Trailer (1952)

24 September 1952

Backstage musical biography of nightclub star Blossom Seeley that charts her rocky relationship with vaudeville singer Benny Fields.

Du Barry Was a Lady Trailer (1943)

13 August 1943

Hat check man Louis Blore is in love with nightclub star May Daly. May, however, is in love with a poor dancer but wants to marry for money.

Shadow of the Thin Man Trailer (1941)

21 November 1941

High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.

At the Circus Trailer (1939)

20 October 1939

Jeff Wilson, the owner of a small circus, owes his partner Carter $10,000. Before Jeff can pay, Carter's accomplices steal the money so he can take over the circus.

Meet Me in St. Louis Trailer (1959)

26 April 1959

Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family up to the 1904 St.

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell Trailer (1982)

02 January 1982

A fascinating look at the most beloved comedy team in motion picture history. Exclusive interviews with those closest to the brothers supplement this collection of highlights from their film, theater, and television appearances and offer a compelling look at their lives both on and off-screen.

New Faces of 1937 Trailer (1937)

02 July 1937

A crooked producer makes money from Broadway flops by selling more than 100% interest to multiple parties.

The Unknown Marx Brothers Trailer (1993)

18 August 1993

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

Cry for Happy Trailer (1961)

03 March 1961

Army photographers on leave in Japan take over a geisha house.