Betty Comden

Screenwriter and librettist for Broadway

Betty Comden - Screenwriter and librettist for Broadway
Born

May 3rd, 1917
107 years ago

Died

November 23rd, 2006
18 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent screenwriter and librettist contributed significantly to American musical theater and film. Collaborated closely with writing partner Adolph Green, crafting scripts and lyrics for numerous successful productions. Co-created iconic musicals including "On the Town" and "Bells Are Ringing," both of which received critical acclaim. Worked in films, notably contributing to the screenplay of "Singin' in the Rain," widely regarded as one of the greatest musicals in cinema history. Her contributions to Broadway and Hollywood earned numerous accolades throughout a prolific career.

Co-created the musical "On the Town"

Wrote screenplay for "Singin' in the Rain"

Co-created the musical "Bells Are Ringing"

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