John E. Blakeley (1 October 1888 – 20 February 1958) was a British film producer, director and screenwriter, the founder of Mancunian Films.Born Ardwick, Manchester, son of James Blakeley (born circa 1862; Manchester), and Margaret (born circa 1861; Glasgow, Scotland). His father had become an early film distributor in 1908 after previous work as a travelling draper.