About Henry Hobart
Lived 1888 – 1951 (aged 62–63). Henry Hobart was an American film producer.
Henry Hobart (March 22, 1888 – 1951) was an American film producer during the late silent and early sound eras in the motion picture era. Initially, he was president of Distinctive Productions, but later formed his own independent production company, Henry Hobart Productions. All three of the silent films he produced for his company were distributed by First National Pictures. In 1928, Hobart would go to work for First National, and then would move over to the newly formed RKO Radio Pictures after the advent of talking pictures in 1929.
Filmography (as per AFI's database)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Hobart?
American film producer
When was Henry Hobart born?
Henry Hobart was born on 22 March 1888 in Brooklyn.
When did Henry Hobart die?
Henry Hobart died in 1951 in Los Angeles.
What was Henry Hobart's occupation?
Henry Hobart was a film producer.
What nationality was Henry Hobart?
Henry Hobart was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Hobart (producer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Hobart. https://biography.guide/henry-hobart-film-producer/
MLA: "Henry Hobart." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-hobart-film-producer/.
Chicago: "Henry Hobart." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-hobart-film-producer/.
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