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...
Known For
Complete Filmography
BBC Proms: Bernstein's On the Town
2018
Writer, Lyricist
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
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!
2014
Lyricist, Writer
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
2008
Writer
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)
The Making of It's Always Fair Weather with footage and discussion by historians and participants.
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
2005
as Self
Documentary on the 1953 musical "The Band Wagon."
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
2004
as Self
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
2003
as Self
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
2002
as Self
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'
2002
as Self
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
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
2000
Lyricist, Writer
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
1996
as Self
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!
1995
Documentary about the creation of the iconic Broadway show
On the Town
1993
as Host/Narrator
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
1993
Writer
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
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
1993
as Self
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
1989
as Mrs. Wheeler
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
1986
as Emily Whitman
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
1984
as Garbo (uncredited)
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
1973
Musical, Teleplay, Writer
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!
1964
Screenplay, Lyricist
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
1960
Lyricist, Writer
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
1960
Screenplay, Theatre Play, Lyricist
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
1960
as Self
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
1958
Screenplay
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
1958
Lyricist
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
1956
Lyricist, Writer
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
1955
as Woman on Phone (voice) (uncredited)
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
1955
Story, Lyricist, Screenplay
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
1955
Writer, Lyricist
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
1953
Story, Screenplay
A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.
Singin' in the Rain
1952
Screenplay, Story
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.
On the Town
1949
Screenplay, Musical, Lyricist
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
The Barkleys of Broadway
1949
Screenplay
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
1949
Lyricist
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
1947
Screenplay
At fictitious Tait University in the Roaring '20s, co-ed and school librarian Connie Lane falls for football hero Tommy Marlowe. Unfortunately, he has...