Hazel Watrous (February 12, 1888 – October 2, 1954) was an American writer who was co-founder of Denny-Watrous Management.

Her father was Stephen Watrous, a professional landscape photographer who settled in San Francisco in 1852.

[5][6][7] Watrous completed her art major at San Jose State College.

[1][8] Watrous spent numerous years working for the Fisher Studio in Los Angeles, California, where she served as a theater critic for their productions and roadshow vaudeville acts.

Additionally, she designed costumes and sets for the Moroni Olson Players in Los Angeles.