Hobart Henley (born Hess Manassah Henle; November 23, 1887[1] – May 22, 1964) was an American silent film actor, director, screenwriter and producer.

[1] Henley began his career as a stage actor, then moved to acting in silent films.

[3][4] He continued directing films, many of which were star's debuts like Bette Davis in the Bad Sister (1931) with Humphrey Bogart,[5] as well as those of Reginald Denny, Jimmy Durante, and Will Rogers.

[7] He directed top stars, including Claudette Colbert, Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, and Maurice Chevalier.

Henley died in Beverly Hills, California,[11] aged 76, and he is interred at Chapel of the Pines Crematory, Los Angeles.