Ralph Block

Ralph J. Block (June 21, 1889, Cherokee – January 2, 1974, Wheaton) was an American film producer in the 1920s and became a full-time screenwriter in 1930. He is most famous for being President of the Screen Writers Guild from 1934 to 1935. He received an Honorary Academy Award in 1940 for his dedicated work for the Motion Picture Relief Fund.

Ralph J. Block
From a 1920 magazine
Born(1889-06-21)June 21, 1889
Cherokee, Iowa, United States
DiedJanuary 2, 1974(1974-01-02) (aged 84)
Wheaton, Maryland, United States
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Occupation(s)Journalist
Film producer/director
Screenwriter
Editor
Public official
Known forPresident of Screen Writers Guild (1934–35)
SpouseMary Greenacre
ChildrenBridget Block
Parent(s)E. S. Block
Doris Chraplewski
AwardsHonorary Academy Award
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