Frances H. Flaherty

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Frances H. Flaherty

Writing December 5, 1883

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 Fla…

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Nanook of the North

Nanook of the North

7.1 1922 Movie
Louisiana Story

Louisiana Story

6.3 1948 Movie
Moana

Moana

6.7 1926 Movie
Hidden and Seeking

Hidden and Seeking

10.0 1971 Movie
Cast of Shadows

Cast of Shadows

2025 Movie
The Land

The Land

7.3 1942 Movie
Monica in the South Seas

Monica in the South Seas

2023 Movie
Flaherty and Film

Flaherty and Film

1960 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Cast of Shadows

    Movie self (archival)

  2. 2023
    Monica in the South Seas

    Movie Self (archival footage)

  3. 1971
    Hidden and Seeking

    Movie Self

  4. 1960
    Flaherty and Film

    Movie Self - Guest

  5. 1948
    Louisiana Story

    Movie Story

  6. 1942
    The Land

    Movie Additional Writing

  7. 1926
    Moana

    Movie Producer

  8. 1922
    Nanook of the North

    Movie Idea