Harry E. Aitken (October 4, 1877 – August 1, 1956) was an American film studio executive and producer.

[1][2] The brothers operated Keystone Studios and eventually Harry became a partner in the Mutual Film Company.

Along with his brother Roy Aitken (1882–1978), he helped pioneer the production and distribution of movies during the early silent film era in the United States.

This produced Intolerance but failed soon after due to over ambition and was sold to Goldwyn.

[3] Aitken is portrayed by Jim Broadbent in the 2003 HBO TV movie And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself.