title: Franz Porten
text: # Franz Porten
  
  Franz Porten (23 August 1859 – 21 May 1932) was a German actor and film director. He directed 19 films between 1906 and 1924. He was the father of actress and film producer Henny Porten, screenwriter, actress, and director Rosa Porten; and actor Fritz Porten.
  
  ## Selected filmography
  
  * The Secret of Wera Baranska (1919)
  