Portrait of Ralph Steiner

Ralph Steiner

Bio: Ralph Steiner (February 8, 1899 – July 13, 1986) was an American photographer, pioneering documentarian, and a prominent figure in the avant-garde film movement of the 1930s. Known for his innovative approach to visual storytelling, Steiner's work in both still photography and film helped shape the development of American documentary filmmaking
Born: Wed, Feb 08 1899
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Death: Sun, Jul 13 1986
Ralph Steiner is 87 years old
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Poster of Slowdown
Slowdown
Ralph Steiner was 75 in Slowdown as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Hurrah for Light
Hurrah for Light
Ralph Steiner was 75 in Hurrah for Light as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Look Park
Look Park
Ralph Steiner was 75 in Look Park as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of Youth Gets a Break
Youth Gets a Break
Ralph Steiner was 41 in Youth Gets a Break as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Poster of The City
The City
Ralph Steiner was 40 in The City as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1939
Poster of People of the Cumberland
People of the Cumberland
Ralph Steiner was 38 in People of the Cumberland as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1937
Poster of The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America
The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America
Ralph Steiner was 37 in The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America as 'Director, Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1937
Poster of The Plow That Broke the Plains
The Plow That Broke the Plains
Ralph Steiner was 37 in The Plow That Broke the Plains as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1936
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Ralph Steiner was 36 in Pie in the Sky as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1935
Poster of Hands
Hands
Ralph Steiner was 35 in Hands as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1934
Poster of Panther Woman of the Needle Trades, or The Lovely Life of Little Lisa
Panther Woman of the Needle Trades, or The Lovely Life of Little Lisa
Ralph Steiner was 32 in Panther Woman of the Needle Trades, or The Lovely Life of Little Lisa as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1931
Poster of Surf and Seaweed
Surf and Seaweed
Ralph Steiner was 32 in Surf and Seaweed as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1931
Poster of Mechanical Principles
Mechanical Principles
Ralph Steiner was 30 in Mechanical Principles as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 05 1930
Poster of H₂O
H₂O
Ralph Steiner was 30 in H₂O as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1929

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