Henny Porten
ActingAbout Henny Porten
Frieda Ulricke "Henny" Porten (7 January 1890 – 15 October 1960) was a German actress and film producer of the silent era, and Germany's first major film star. She appeared in more than 170 films between 1906 and 1955.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Henny Porten reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Henny Porten's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Henny Porten remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Giant's Fist, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Henny Porten Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Henny Porten's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Henny Porten.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Lyrical Nitrate | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Lady of Scuderi | Fräulein von Scuderi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Carola Lamberti | Carola Lamberti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Unknown Sender | Direktorin der Höheren Mädchenschule | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Neigungsehe | Wilhelmine Buchholz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Buchholz Family | Wilhelmine Buchholz | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | When the Young Wine Blossoms | Elisa Arvik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Symphonie eines Lebens | Maria, seine Frau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Comedians | Herzogin Amalia von Weißenfels | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | War es der im 3. Stock? | Frau Seiderhelm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Der Optimist | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Trouble Backstairs | Witwe Bock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mother and Child | Anna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Luise, Queen of Prussia | Königin Luise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | 24 Hours of a Woman's Life | Helga Vanroh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Gretel and Liesel | Liesel & Gretel, Kohlhiesels Töchter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Scandalous Eva | Eva Rüttgers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Mutterliebe | Maria Immermann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Liebe im Kuhstall | Marischka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Refuge | Hanne Lorek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Violantha | Violantha Zureich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Die Flammen lügen | Gertrud von Gehr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Film in the Film | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | I.N.R.I. – A Film of Humanity | Maria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Ancient Law | Erzherzogin Elisabeth Theresia | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Jew of Mestri | Porzia (Beatrice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | She and the Three | "Sie", Lia Lona, Schauspielerin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Backstairs | The Maid | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Die Geierwally | Wally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Anna Boleyn | Anna Boleyn, his Niece | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Kohlhiesel's Daughters | Liesel und Gretel Kohlhiesel | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Rose Bernd | Rose Bernd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Countess Kitchenmaid | Karoline Blume / Gräfin Gyllenhand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Giant's Fist | Martina von Brake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Hann, Hein und Henny | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Der Liebesbrief der Königin | Königin von Illyrien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Der wandernde Blumentopf | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Robber Bride | Mädchen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Das wandernde Licht | Anna von Glassner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Abseits vom Glück | Silvia Aguzzi / Ruth Aguzzi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Alexandra | Alexandra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Komtesse Ursel | Komtesse Ursel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Eva | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Minister's Daughter | Karla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Erloschenes Licht | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Schatten des Lebens | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Specter of the Sea | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | Andreas Hofer | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1906 | Meißner Porzellan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1906 | Apachentanz | - | Flop | Similar → |
Henny Porten - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Henny Porten?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Henny Porten is "The Giant's Fist" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Henny Porten acted in?
Henny Porten has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Henny Porten?
Other notable films include "24 Hours of a Woman's Life", "The Film in the Film", and "Lyrical Nitrate".