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Director 1899 - 1986

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. Known for his innovative approach to visual storytelling, Steiner's work in both still photography and... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

2 titles
The City

The City

Ralph Steiner, Willard Van Dyke 1939 44m

A prescient documentary about city planning, which presents idyllic suburbs and nuclear families as a solution to the chaos, poverty and social decay of industrialized inner cities.

H2O

H2O

Ralph Steiner 1929 12m

A cinematic tone poem, showcasing the dynamic nature of water through its various forms.

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