John P. Harris | |
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Members of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 45th District | |
In office 1922–1926 | |
Preceded by | Norman Whitten |
Succeeded by | Frank Joseph Harris |
Personal details | |
Born | John Paul Harris December 4, 1871 |
Died | January 26, 1926 Pennsylvania State Capitol Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | (aged 54)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 4 (including John H. Harris) |
Profession | Movie theater owner |
John Paul Harris (December 4, 1871 – January 26, 1926) was a Pittsburgh businessman and politician who opened the world's first theater devoted entirely to showing Motion pictures.[1]