John P. Harris

John P. Harris
Members of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 45th District
In office
1922–1926
Preceded byNorman Whitten
Succeeded byFrank Joseph Harris
Personal details
Born
John Paul Harris

(1871-12-04)December 4, 1871
DiedJanuary 26, 1926(1926-01-26) (aged 54)
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Children4 (including John H. Harris)
ProfessionMovie 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]

  1. ^ "Testament of Citizenship". The Pittsburgh Press. August 31, 1934. Retrieved 2010-11-06.