Frances H. Flaherty

Writing Dec 5, 1883 Jun 22, 1972 (aged 89) Bonn, Germany

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.

4 Acting Credits
4 Crew Credits

Acting

Hidden and Seeking Movie

Hidden and Seeking

as Self

1971
Monica in the South Seas Movie

Monica in the South Seas

as Self (archival footage)

2023
Flaherty and Film Movie

Flaherty and Film

as Self - Guest

1960
Cast of Shadows Movie

Cast of Shadows

as self (archival)

2025

Crew

Nanook of the North Movie

Nanook of the North

Idea

1922
Louisiana Story Movie

Louisiana Story

Story

1948
Moana Movie

Moana

Producer

1926
The Land Movie

The Land

Additional Writing

1942