Ralph Steiner
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 8, 1899
- Place of birth
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Died
- July 13, 1986
Biography
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. He is perhaps best remembered for his groundbreaking films like H2O (1933) and The City (1939), which showcased his unique ability to merge aesthetics with social and environmental themes. His avant-garde style, blending abstract imagery with real-world subjects, pushed the boundaries of both documentary and experimental cinema. Throughout his career, Steiner was deeply committed to using film as a means to reflect the complexities of modern life and human experience.
Movies with Ralph Steiner
- Pie in the Sky 1935 · ★ 6.6
Movies directed by Ralph Steiner
- H₂O 1929 · ★ 6.9
- Mechanical Principles 1930 · ★ 6.8
- The City 1939 · ★ 6.0
- Pie in the Sky 1935 · ★ 6.6
- Surf and Seaweed 1931 · ★ 6.8
- Hands 1934 · ★ 6.4
- Look Park 1974 · ★ 6.0
- The World Today: The Black Legion - Shadow of Fascism Over America 1937 · ★ 6.0
- Panther Woman of the Needle Trades, or The Lovely Life of Little Lisa 1931 · ★ 7.0
- Slowdown 1975
- Hurrah for Light 1975