Betty Comden

1917-05-03 Brooklyn, New York, USA 38 Credits

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, who provided lyrics, libretti, and screenplays to some of the most beloved and successful Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green lasted for six decades, during which time they collaborated with other leading entertainment figures such as the famed "Freed Unit" at MGM, Jule Styne and Leonard...

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BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town

BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town

2018

Writer, Lyricist

7.0
Writing

John Wilson and the London Symphony Orchestra present the hit Broadway musical On the Town live from the Royal Albert Hall. With classic numbers such ...

Wonderful Town

Wonderful Town

2018

Lyricist

With a keen sensitivity to the demands and specificities of the American “musical”, and after the triumph of Sondheim’s Follies in 2015, the Opéra de ...

Peter Pan Live!

Peter Pan Live!

2014

Lyricist, Writer

5.2
Writing

Following in the footsteps of the phenomenally successful The Sound of Music LIVE! - which drew over 18 million viewers - comes this musical masterpie...

Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

2008

Writer

Writing

Takarazuka Cosmos troupe 2008 production of Singin' in the Rain

It's Always Fair Weather: Going Out on a High Note

2006

as Self (Archive Footage)

Acting

The Making of It's Always Fair Weather with footage and discussion by historians and participants.

Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

2005

as Self

Acting

Documentary on the 1953 musical "The Band Wagon."

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies

2004

as Self

8.0
Acting

The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-actor John Travolta.

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

2003

as Self

7.0
Acting

Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. Award...

Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

2002

as Self

7.7
Acting

American Masters Series. Documentary on Gene Kelly that gives insight into his dancing, how he formed a style (first "blue collar dancer") and develop...

What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'

What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'

2002

as Self

Acting

Movie and stage icon Debbie Reynolds hosts the making of "Singin' in the Rain". The short documentary includes Donald O'Connor, who played the comical...

Wonderful Town

Wonderful Town

2002

Musical

The classic musical by Bernstein, Comden and Green is performed live in concert in Berlin, starring Audra McDonald, Thomas Hampson, Brent Barrett and ...

Peter Pan

Peter Pan

2000

Lyricist, Writer

6.5
Writing

The stage musical Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby has toured the world to great acclaim. An adaptation of the famous 1954 musical directed by Jerome Ro...

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

1996

as Self

7.0
Acting

The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of thousands of line drawings of famous people - many in t...

Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!

Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!

1995

Acting

Documentary about the creation of the iconic Broadway show

On the Town

On the Town

1993

as Host/Narrator

Acting

A concert performance of Leonard Bernstein's "On the Town" performed at the Barbican Centre in London in 1993, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas and ...

On the Town

On the Town

1993

Writer

Writing

A concert performance of Leonard Bernstein's "On the Town" performed at the Barbican Centre in London in 1993, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas and ...

The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue

The Will Rogers Follies: A Life In Revue

1993

Musical, Lyricist

The Will Rogers Follies is a musical with a book by Peter Stone, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, and music by Cy Coleman. It focuses on the l...

Gershwin

Gershwin

1993

as Self

Acting

Documentary about George Gershwin directed by Alain Resnais with various celebrities speaking on their admiration and affection for Gershwin's music.

Slaves of New York

Slaves of New York

1989

as Mrs. Wheeler

5.4
Acting

Meet the denizens of New York City: artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers. All are aspiring toward either fame or oblivion while hoping for love and...

Follies: In Concert

Follies: In Concert

1986

as Emily Whitman

7.0
Acting

A backstage documentary film including footage from the legendary 1985 concert performance of Stephen Sondheim's classic musical at Lincoln Center's A...

Garbo Talks

Garbo Talks

1984

as Garbo (uncredited)

6.2
Acting

When New York accountant Gilbert Rolfe finds out his mother has a brain tumor, he is devastated. His incorrigible mother, Estelle, has one last wish: ...

Applause

Applause

1973

Musical, Teleplay, Writer

6.1
Writing

An aspiring actress, whose sugar-coated appearance belies her ruthless drive, worms herself into the life of an aging star and schemes to replace her ...

What a Way to Go!

What a Way to Go!

1964

Screenplay, Lyricist

7.1
Writing

A four-time widow discusses her four marriages, in which all of her husbands became incredibly rich and died prematurely because of their drive to be ...

Peter Pan

Peter Pan

1960

Lyricist, Writer

6.7
Writing

In this magical tale about the boy who refuses to grow up, Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick Tinkerbell visit the nursery of Wendy, Michael...

Bells Are Ringing

Bells Are Ringing

1960

Screenplay, Theatre Play, Lyricist

6.3
Writing

Ella Peterson works in the basement office of Susanswerphone, a telephone answering service. She listens in on others' lives and adds some interest to...

The Fabulous Fifties

The Fabulous Fifties

1960

as Self

6.0
Acting

The Fabulous Fifties, CBS, combines style, humor, and imagination. It was rich in touches of quality showmanship and equally rich in the memories of a...

Auntie Mame

Auntie Mame

1958

Screenplay

7.0
Writing

Mame Dennis, a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick after his wealthy father dies. Conflict ensues w...

Wonderful Town

Wonderful Town

1958

Lyricist

6.6

Ruth Sherwood and her sister, Eileen, have moved to 1935 Greenwich Village. They're surrounded by colorful Village characters (including an out-of-wor...

Peter Pan

Peter Pan

1956

Lyricist, Writer

1.0
Writing

This SECOND live broadcast aired a year after the success of the first. Utilizing much of the same cast, it nevertheless is its own unique performance...

It's Always Fair Weather

It's Always Fair Weather

1955

as Woman on Phone (voice) (uncredited)

7.0
Acting

Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart t...

It's Always Fair Weather

It's Always Fair Weather

1955

Story, Lyricist, Screenplay

7.0
Writing

Three World War II buddies promise to meet at a specified place and time 10 years after the war. They keep their word only to discover how far apart t...

Peter Pan

Peter Pan

1955

Writer, Lyricist

6.1
Writing

This musical version of the tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up aired live on television on March 7, 1955. It was so popular that it was restaged the...

The Band Wagon

The Band Wagon

1953

Story, Screenplay

7.1
Writing

A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.

Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain

1952

Screenplay, Story

8.1
Writing

In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.

On the Town

On the Town

1949

Screenplay, Musical, Lyricist

7.0
Writing

Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.

The Barkleys of Broadway

The Barkleys of Broadway

1949

Screenplay

6.8
Writing

Josh and Dinah Barkley are a successful musical-comedy team, known for their stormy but passionate relationship. Dinah feels overshadowed by Josh and ...

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

1949

Lyricist

6.7

The Wolves baseball team gets steamed when they find they've been inherited by one K.C. Higgins, a suspected "fathead" who intends to take an active i...

Good News

Good News

1947

Screenplay

6.2
Writing

At fictitious Tait University in the Roaring '20s, co-ed and school librarian Connie Lane falls for football hero Tommy Marlowe. Unfortunately, he has...