Betty Comden
Betty Comden was an American lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter who contributed to numerous Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green spanned six decades: "the longest running creative partnership in theatre history." The musical-comedy duo of Comden and Green collaborated most notably with composers Jule Styne and Leonard Bernstein, as well enjoyed success with Singin' in the Rain, as part of the famed "Freed unit" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Peter Pan Live!
writer
2014
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
actor
2003
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
actor
2002
Applause
writer
1973
What a Way to Go!
writer
1964
Peter Pan
writer
1960
Bells Are Ringing
writer
1960
The Fabulous Fifties
actor
1960
Auntie Mame
writer
1958
It's Always Fair Weather
writer
1955
Peter Pan
writer
1955
The Band Wagon
writer
1953
Singin' in the Rain
writer
1952
On the Town
writer
1949
The Barkleys of Broadway
writer
1949
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
writer
1949