Charles Jackson Hite (June 7, 1876 – August 21, 1914) was an American businessman and film producer of the early 20th century, most importantly the president and chief executive officer of the Thanhouser Film Corporation from 1912 to 1914.

In 1914, Hite cast La Badie in the serial The Million Dollar Mystery, which became highly successful.

On August 21, 1914, Hite was on the way to his home in New Rochelle, New York and was crossing the viaduct at 155th Street in Manhattan when his vehicle, for reasons unknown, skidded off the roadway and onto the sidewalk, tore through an iron railing and plunged fifty feet before landing atop a wooden fence.

A police officer was standing nearby, and witnessed the crash, running immediately to the scene.

Hite was transported to Harlem Hospital, where he regained consciousness, and requested that his wife be notified.