Frances H. Flaherty was born on December 5, 1883 in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. She was a writer and director, known for Louisiana Story (1948), Moana (1926) and Man of Aran (1934). She was previously married to Robert J. Flaherty. She died on June 22, 1972 in Dummerston, Vermont, USA.