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Ralph Spence (November 4, 1890 – November 21, 1949) was an American screenwriter and playwright. Born in Key West, Florida in 1890, he wrote for more than 120 films between 1912 and 1946. His play, The Gorilla, was produced on Broadway in 1925, and was the basis for several films.
At the height of his career, in 1927, he signed a contract with MGM to write the titles for 26 films, reportedly at a rate of $5,000 per picture (“Ralph Spence Signs” 4). However, there is currently not a single article or book chapter detailing his contributions to screenwriting.
- Gregory Robinson
- 2017
Ralph Spence is known as an Writer, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue, Theatre Play, Scenario Writer, Additional Dialogue, Title Graphics, Title Designer, and Adaptation. Some of his work includes The Flying Deuces, Show People, For Heaven's Sake, King Solomon's Mines, Down Argentine Way, The Gorilla, Sh!
Nov 18, 2019 · R alph Spence was an American screenwriter and playwright. Born in Key West, Florida in 1890, he wrote for more than 120 films between 1912 and 1946. His play, The Gorilla, was produced on Broadway in 1925, and was the basis for several films.
Dec 1, 2017 · All Bad Little Movies When They Die Go to Ralph Spence: The Silent Era’s Most Famous Title Writer. Gregory Robinson. Published in Film & History: An… 1 December 2017. History. Film & History: An Interdisciplinary Journal.
Nov 22, 2023 · Ralph Spence (November 4, 1890 November 21, 1949) was an American screenwriter and playwright. Born in Key West, Florida in 1890, he wrote for 121 films between 1912 and 1946. His play, The Gorilla, was produced on Broadway in 1925, and was the basis for several films.
American screenwriter (1890–1949) edit. Language Label Description Also known as; English: Ralph Spence. American screenwriter (1890–1949) Statements. instance of.
