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.
Henny Porten Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Henny Porten reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Henny Porten's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Henny Porten's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Erloschenes Licht, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Henny Porten Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Henny Porten's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Henny Porten has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Lyrical Nitrate | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Lady of Scuderi | Fräulein von Scuderi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Carola Lamberti | Carola Lamberti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Unknown Sender | Direktorin der Höheren Mädchenschule | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | When the Young Wine Blossoms | Elisa Arvik | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | War es der im 3. Stock? | Frau Seiderhelm | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Optimist | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Luise, Queen of Prussia | Königin Luise | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | 24 Hours of a Woman's Life | Helga Vanroh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Gretel and Liesel | Liesel & Gretel, Kohlhiesels Töchter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Scandalous Eva | Eva Rüttgers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Mistress and Her Servant | Johanna von Grothe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Mutterliebe | Maria Immermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Liebfraumilch | Klara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Refuge | Hanne Lorek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Lotte | Lotte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Die Hotelratte | Anna von Belling | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Violantha | Violantha Zureich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Long Intermission | Gabriele Amberg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Die Flammen lügen | Gertrud von Gehr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Rosen aus dem Süden | Dr. Eva Maron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Das Abenteuer der Sybille Brant | Sibylle Brant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Das goldene Kalb | Magdalena | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Kammermusik | Hilde von Niemeyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Prater | Annemarie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Mother and Child | Lene | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Inge Larsen | Inge Larsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | She and the Three | "Sie", Lia Lona, Schauspielerin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Frauenopfer | Maria | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Die Fahrt ins Blaue | Wanda Lossen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Her Sport | Adelina von Gentz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Die Dame, der Teufel und die Probiermamsell | Die Probiermamsell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Das Maskenfest des Lebens | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Agnes Arnau und ihre drei Freier | Agnes Arnau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Das Geschlecht derer von Ringwall | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Auf Probe gestellt | Gräfin Marlene von Steinitz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Countess Kitchenmaid | Karoline Blume / Gräfin Gyllenhand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Giant's Fist | Martina von Brake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Die Claudi vom Geiserhof | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Hann, Hein und Henny | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Christa Hartungen | Christa Hartungen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Das große Schweigen | Margarete Lasson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Das Ende vom Liede | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Erloschenes Licht | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | Kämpfende Herzen | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | Schatten des Lebens | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1911 | Outlawed | Brigitte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1911 | Das Liebesglück der Blinden | Blindes Mädchen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1911 | Forget About Luck | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1906 | Meißner Porzellan | - | Super Hit | 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 "Erloschenes Licht" 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 "Scandalous Eva", "Hann, Hein und Henny", and "Refuge".