Frances H. Flaherty
Personal Info
Know For
Writing
Gender
Female
Birthday
1883-12-05 (89 years old)
Deathday
1972-06-22
Place of Birth
Bonn, Germany
Also known As
Frances Flaherty
Frances Johnson Hubbard
Patsy Hubbard
Frances H. Flaherty
Biography
Frances Hubbard Flaherty (December 5, 1883 – June 22, 1972) was a film writer and director known for Louisiana Story, The Land, and Moana (1926). In 1955, Flaherty founded The Flaherty Seminar, a film study center for filmmakers, curators, and students.
Acting
2023
Monica in the South Seas
as Self (archival footage)
1971
Hidden and Seeking
as Self
1960
Flaherty and Film
as Self - Guest
2025
Cast of Shadows
as self (archival)
Production
1922
Nanook of the North
as Idea
1942
The Land
as Additional Writing
1942
The Land
as Assistant Director
1948
Louisiana Story
as Screenplay
1926
Moana
as Editor
1926
Moana
as Producer
1926
Moana
as Screenplay
1942
The Land
as Writer
1926
Moana
as Director
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