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Ralph Steiner
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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. Know…
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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.
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1975
Slowdown
Movie Director
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1975
Hurrah for Light
Movie Director
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1974
Look Park
Movie Director
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1941
Youth Gets a Break
Movie Camera Operator
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1939
The City
Movie Director
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1937
People of the Cumberland
Movie Cinematography
- 1937
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1936
The Plow That Broke the Plains
Movie Director of Photography
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1935
Pie in the Sky
Movie
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1934
Hands
Movie Director
- 1931
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1931
Surf and Seaweed
Movie Director
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1930
Mechanical Principles
Movie Director
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1929
H₂O
Movie Director
