Harry E. Aitken (1878 â€" August 1, 1956) was a film studio
executive.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. The Wisconsin Historical Society
has a collection of his papers.The brothers grew up on a family farm
near Goerke's Corners, Wisconsin. The brothers operated Keystone
Studios and eventually Harry became a partner in the Mutual Film
Company.Aitken worked with D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin. He was
involved with the Majestic and Reliance studios. He is a character in
the 2003 HBO production And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself.
executive.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. The Wisconsin Historical Society
has a collection of his papers.The brothers grew up on a family farm
near Goerke's Corners, Wisconsin. The brothers operated Keystone
Studios and eventually Harry became a partner in the Mutual Film
Company.Aitken worked with D. W. Griffith and Charlie Chaplin. He was
involved with the Majestic and Reliance studios. He is a character in
the 2003 HBO production And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself.
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