Frances H. Flaherty was born on December 5, 1883 in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She was a writer and director, known for Louisiana-Legende (1948), Moana - Eine Geschichte aus der großen Zeit (1926) and Die Männer von Aran (1934). She was married to Robert J. Flaherty. She died on June 22, 1972 in Dummerston, Vermont, USA.