Cyrus Harvey Jr.
Cyrus Harvey, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cyrus Isadore Harvey, Jr. October 14, 1925 |
| Died | April 14, 2011 (aged 85) Dayville, Connecticut, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Film distributor Business entrepreneur |
| Known for | Janus Films |
| Spouse | Rebecca Miller (1967–?) (3 daughters) |
Cyrus "Cy" Isadore Harvey, Jr. (October 14, 1925 – April 14, 2011) was an American film distributor, the co-founder of Janus Films, and part-owner of the Brattle Theatre with his longtime business partner 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]
Early life
At the end of World War II, Harvey served as a navigator in the United States Air Forces, though he did not serve overseas. After the war he graduated from Harvard University, where he studied history and literature. After graduation, he went to Paris.
Company
In addition to his business interests being a film distributor, he founded the now international retailer Crabtree and Evelyn, that specialises in body and home products.
Death
Cyrus Harvey, Jr. died on April 14, 2011, of a stroke suffered four days earlier. He is survived by his second wife, a sister, three daughters, and five grandchildren.
See also
References
- ^ Weber, Bruce (April 16, 2011). "Cyrus Harvey, an Extravagant Entrepreneur, Dies at 85". The New York Times. Retrieved April 21, 2011.