Comden, Betty
Overview
| Works: | 1,103 works in 2,353 publications in 7 languages and 38,954 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Musical films Comedy films Film adaptations Original cast recordings Musicals Romantic comedy films Television adaptations Filmed dance Excerpts |
| Roles: | Lyricist, Author of screenplay, Librettist, Performer, Author, Interviewee, Singer, Scenarist, Composer, Narrator, Bibliographic antecedent, lib, Conceptor, Other, Speaker, Writer of accompanying material, Actor, Recipient, Adapter, Honoree, Contributor |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Betty Comden
- Singin' in the rain : the making of an American masterpiece by Earl J Hess( Book )
- Off stage by Betty Comden( Book )
- Betty Comden and Adolph Green : a bio-bibliography by Alice M Robinson( Book )
- On the town by Leonard Bernstein( Visual )
- Betty Comden and Adolph Green by Betty Comden( )
- They made us happy : Betty Comden and Adolph Green's musicals & movies by Andy Propst( Book )
- Betty Comden : (1919-)( )
- Broadway, the American musical( Visual )
- The Harold Rome papers by Harold Rome( )
- Bells are ringing, music by Jule Styne, libretto and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green : [theatre program], 1981, Mayfair Academy Theatre, Mayfair Light Opera Society( Book )
- The Virgil Thomson papers by Virgil Thomson( )
- Arthur Freed papers by Arthur Freed( )
- Betty Comden and Adolph Green by Betty Comden( Visual )
- by Museum of the City of New York( )
- Off stage by Betty Comden( Recording )
- Betty Comden : (1917- )( )
- Interview with Gene Kelly by Gene Kelly( Recording )
- The papers of Vladimir and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz by Vladimir Horowitz( )
- Les Ballets Contemporains [ballet program] : 1946, Town Hall Theatre, Norwood( Book )
- Talking pictures, the art of the screenwriter( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
Betty Comden
Singin' in the Rain by
Gene Kelly(
Visual
)
128 editions published between 1951 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 4,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, and a hoofer-turned-matinee idol is caught in that bumpy transition, as are his buddy, prospective ladylove, and shrewish costar. Rediscover the musical masterpiece in dazzling, restored high definition, featuring an all-new documentary special feature that salutes not just the all-time favorite, but also the musical legacy of its producer, songwriter Arthur Freed
128 editions published between 1951 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 4,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, and a hoofer-turned-matinee idol is caught in that bumpy transition, as are his buddy, prospective ladylove, and shrewish costar. Rediscover the musical masterpiece in dazzling, restored high definition, featuring an all-new documentary special feature that salutes not just the all-time favorite, but also the musical legacy of its producer, songwriter Arthur Freed
On the town by
Leonard Bernstein(
Recording
)
75 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,927 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seventy years after its premiere, one of Broadway's finest musicals is brought back to life in an acclaimed production featuring a 28-piece orchestra and 30-member cast that includes Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Megan Fairchild
75 editions published between 1945 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,927 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seventy years after its premiere, one of Broadway's finest musicals is brought back to life in an acclaimed production featuring a 28-piece orchestra and 30-member cast that includes Tony Yazbeck, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Megan Fairchild
On the town by
Leonard Bernstein(
Visual
)
58 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sailors have a 24-hour shore leave to enjoy New York. They are especially concerned with the female inhabitants of the city, and each finds his own to cuddle up with. Chip tries but can't resist the advances of a cab driver, Ozzie gladly fills the role of a lovely anthropologist's "prehistoric man," and Gabey finds the model who poses for the Miss Turnstiles advertisements, who isn't quite the glamorous celebrity he envisioned
58 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 1,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three sailors have a 24-hour shore leave to enjoy New York. They are especially concerned with the female inhabitants of the city, and each finds his own to cuddle up with. Chip tries but can't resist the advances of a cab driver, Ozzie gladly fills the role of a lovely anthropologist's "prehistoric man," and Gabey finds the model who poses for the Miss Turnstiles advertisements, who isn't quite the glamorous celebrity he envisioned
Auntie Mame by
Panola College(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1958 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1928, a 10-year-old boy goes to live with his eccentric, sophisticated Auntie Mame--a lady who throws a party for any occasion or nonoccasion that comes to mind. He grows up and brings home his fiancée and her parents, and Mame finds them banal
14 editions published between 1958 and 2017 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1928, a 10-year-old boy goes to live with his eccentric, sophisticated Auntie Mame--a lady who throws a party for any occasion or nonoccasion that comes to mind. He grows up and brings home his fiancée and her parents, and Mame finds them banal
Wonderful town by
Leonard Bernstein(
Recording
)
41 editions published between 1953 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
41 editions published between 1953 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,357 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The band wagon by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A has-been Hollywood dancer joins forces with a temperamental stage producer to put on a Broadway musical
49 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A has-been Hollywood dancer joins forces with a temperamental stage producer to put on a Broadway musical
The Barkleys of Broadway by
Charles Walters(
Visual
)
22 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In their first film together in a decade, Fred and Ginger play a bickering show biz couple. Songs include "You'd be hard to replace" and "They can't take that away from me."
22 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,014 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In their first film together in a decade, Fred and Ginger play a bickering show biz couple. Songs include "You'd be hard to replace" and "They can't take that away from me."
Bells are ringing : original Broadway cast recording by
Jule Styne(
)
9 editions published between 1956 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1956 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 875 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bells are ringing by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1960 and 2017 in English and held by 817 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A girl working for a telephone answering service takes an interest in one of her clients, a playwright
19 editions published between 1960 and 2017 in English and held by 817 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A girl working for a telephone answering service takes an interest in one of her clients, a playwright
Peter Pan : original Broadway cast recording by
Moose Charlap(
Recording
)
8 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features all the music from the original cast recording of the children's classic Broadway production, Peter Pan. Includes Pirate Song; Indians; and Captain Hook's Waltz
8 editions published between 1988 and 2010 in English and held by 711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features all the music from the original cast recording of the children's classic Broadway production, Peter Pan. Includes Pirate Song; Indians; and Captain Hook's Waltz
Singin' in the rain : original motion picture soundtrack by
Nacio Herb Brown(
Recording
)
11 editions published between 1996 and 2015 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The deluxe edition this classic musical soundtrack includes all of the music from the hit 1952 film along with previously unreleased material and more than a dozen original recordings of songs from earlier films that were referenced in the film
11 editions published between 1996 and 2015 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The deluxe edition this classic musical soundtrack includes all of the music from the hit 1952 film along with previously unreleased material and more than a dozen original recordings of songs from earlier films that were referenced in the film
On the Twentieth Century : original Broadway cast by
Cy Coleman(
)
6 editions published between 1991 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1991 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 663 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Will Rogers follies : a life in revue : original Broadway cast recording by
Cy Coleman(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's always fair weather by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1955 and 2016 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three World War II buddies vow to reunite for old time's sake in 10 years. When they do they find their friendship has fizzled, until a day of tangling with romance, the fight game, the ad biz and a new medium called TV restores their bond. Highlights include a romp that uses trash-can lids as dancing shoes, Cyd Charisse routine with broken nosed boxers, and Kelly's tap dance on roller skates
17 editions published between 1955 and 2016 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three World War II buddies vow to reunite for old time's sake in 10 years. When they do they find their friendship has fizzled, until a day of tangling with romance, the fight game, the ad biz and a new medium called TV restores their bond. Highlights include a romp that uses trash-can lids as dancing shoes, Cyd Charisse routine with broken nosed boxers, and Kelly's tap dance on roller skates
Follies in concert by
Stephen Sondheim(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in English and held by 577 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary follows the preparations for a concert performance of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim's 1971 musical "Follies." Ranging from the rehearsal rooms to backstage and including interviews with the composer and cast, it concludes with musical excerpts from the concert
9 editions published between 1985 and 2010 in English and held by 577 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This documentary follows the preparations for a concert performance of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim's 1971 musical "Follies." Ranging from the rehearsal rooms to backstage and including interviews with the composer and cast, it concludes with musical excerpts from the concert
Singin' in the rain by
Betty Comden(
Book
)
14 editions published between 1950 and 1986 in English and held by 545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1950 and 1986 in English and held by 545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
What's new at the zoo? by
Betty Comden(
Book
)
2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 479 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the lyrics to a song from the Broadway musical, "Do Re Mi," in which animals in an overcrowded zoo beg to be let out while accidentally stepping on one anothers trunks, quills, and toes
2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 479 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the lyrics to a song from the Broadway musical, "Do Re Mi," in which animals in an overcrowded zoo beg to be let out while accidentally stepping on one anothers trunks, quills, and toes
Peter Pan live! : a musical(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The mischievious Peter Pan brings his new friend Wendy and her siblings to Never-Never Land, where they share adventures and fight the evil Captain Hook
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The mischievious Peter Pan brings his new friend Wendy and her siblings to Never-Never Land, where they share adventures and fight the evil Captain Hook
Singin' in the rain by
Nacio Herb Brown(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1952 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A joyous combination of music, dancing, and comedy that gently pokes fun at Hollywood's frantic transition to the "talkies" during the late twenties
46 editions published between 1952 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A joyous combination of music, dancing, and comedy that gently pokes fun at Hollywood's frantic transition to the "talkies" during the late twenties
Good news(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1947 and 2011 in English and held by 386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A school librarian falls for a star football player in this lighthearted musical set in the gone-but-not-forgotten college days of the 20's
15 editions published between 1947 and 2011 in English and held by 386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A school librarian falls for a star football player in this lighthearted musical set in the gone-but-not-forgotten college days of the 20's
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Related Identities
- Green, Adolph Interviewee Performer Librettist Lyricist Singer Scenarist Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author Composer
- Freed, Arthur 1894-1973 Production personnel Lyricist Musician Producer Contributor Composer
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Kelly, Gene 1912-1996 Performer Dancer Restager Director Choreographer Film editor Author Actor Costume designer
- Bernstein, Leonard 1918-1990 Singer Arranger Performer Musician Lyricist Interviewee Conductor Author Composer
- Styne, Jule 1905-1994 Other Performer Compiler Author Composer
- Donen, Stanley Performer Restager Director Conceptor Choreographer Film editor Author Contributor Conductor
- O'Connor, Donald 1925-2003 Interviewee Performer Dancer Singer Speaker Contributor Actor Costume designer
- Reynolds, Debbie Interviewee Performer Dancer Singer Contributor Actor Costume designer
- Mitchell, Millard 1900-1953 Performer Contributor Actor
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Associated Subjects
Actors Armed Forces--Leaves and furloughs Aunts Bernstein, Leonard, Charisse, Cyd Children's songs, English Comden, Betty Courtship Dancers Dennis, Patrick, Dramatists Edens, Roger, Entertainers Follies (Sondheim, Stephen) Freed, Arthur, Friendship Green, Adolph Hagen, Jean, Interpersonal relations Kelly, Gene, Librettists Love Man-woman relationships Married people Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture industry Motion picture music Motion picture plays Musicals Musicals--Excerpts Musicals--Production and direction New York (State) New York (State)--New York O'Connor, Donald, Orchestral music Orphans Partnership Peter Pan--(Fictitious character) Revues Reynolds, Debbie Rogers, Will, Sailors Singin' in the rain (Motion picture) Single women Sondheim, Stephen Sound motion pictures Telephone switchboards United States United States.--Navy Veterans
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Alternative Names
Betty Comden Amerikaans scenarioschrijfster (1917-2006)
Betty Comden amerikansk manusforfattar
Betty Comden amerikansk manusförfattare
Betty Comden amerikansk manusforfatter
Betty Comden amerikansk manuskriptforfatter
Betty Comden attrice teatrale, sceneggiatrice e commediografa statunitense
Betty Comden US-amerikanische Drehbuchautorin, Librettistin und Schauspielerin
Cohen, Basya.
Cohen, Basya 1915-2006
Cohen, Basya 1917-2006
Cohen Betty 1915-2006
Cohen, Betty 1917-2006
Cohen, Elizabeth.
Cohen, Elizabeth 1915-2006
Cohen, Elizabeth 1917-2006
Cohen, Elizabeth 1919-
Cohen, Elizabeth 1919-2006
Cohen Elizabeth Basya
Comden
Comden and Green
Comden, B.
Comden, B. (Betty)
Comden, Bettie 1917-2006
Comden, Elizabeth 1917-2006
Gomden
Kyle, Steven 1915-2006
Kyle, Steven 1917-2006 Mrs
Kyle, Steven Mrs
Kyle, Steven Mrs. 1917-2006
Бетти Комден
בטי קומדן
بتی کامدن فیلمنامهنویس آمریکایی
カムデン, ベティ
ベティ・コムデン
比提·康登
貝蒂·康姆頓
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