Ralph M. Like

Ralph M. Like (1894–1955) was an American film producer. He was involved with several independent film companies producing low-budget releases on Poverty Row. In 1932 he established Mayfair Pictures.[1] Other companies he was involved with were Action Pictures and Progressive Pictures. After his studios folded in 1934, he produced only one further film You Can't Beat the Law for Monogram in 1943. Like also worked as a sound engineer at some of the major studios.

Ralph M. Like
BornSeptember 2, 1894
DiedDecember 27, 1955
OccupationProducer
Years active1927-1943 (film)

He was married to the actress Blanche Mehaffey, who starred in several of his films.

Selected filmography

References

  1. Pitts p.231

Bibliography

  • Michael R. Pitts. Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. McFarland & Company, 2005.


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