Cyrus Harvey Jr.

Cyrus Harvey Jr.
Born
Cyrus Isadore Harvey Jr.

(1925-10-14)October 14, 1925
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
DiedApril 14, 2011(2011-04-14) (aged 85)
Dayville, Connecticut, United States
Occupation(s)Film distributor
Business entrepreneur
Known forJanus Films
SpouseRebecca Miller (1967–?) (3 daughters)

Cyrus Isadore Harvey Jr. (October 14, 1925 – April 14, 2011) was an American film distributor and business entrepreneur, he was the co-founder of Janus Films in 1956, and part-owner of the Brattle Theatre with his longtime business partner film producer and actor Bryant Haliday. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of Jewish immigrants. He helped introduce American viewers to foreign art movies from many countries including Japan, Italy, France, Spain and Sweden.[1]

  1. ^ Weber, Bruce (April 16, 2011). "Cyrus Harvey, an Extravagant Entrepreneur, Dies at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2011.