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Harry Novak Obituary

January 12, 1928 - March 26, 2014 One of cinema's greatest and most prolific showmen, Harry H. Novak began his career in the motion picture industry by working for RKO and Walt Disney Studios in the late 1950's. Later, as a distributor and producer of independent features, Harry was a genius at creating flamboyant, explosive, and lurid marketing campaigns, all the while maintaining a low public profile. Harry's craft was the mark of a true showman, a vanishing breed of filmmakers. Harry also proudly served his country in World War II. Services will be held at Beth Olam in Hollywood Forever Cemetery at 1:00 on Monday, March 31, 2014.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 29, 2014.

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Tiffany (Caryle Lee) Pyle'

March 24, 2021

I still miss my funny, wonderful Uncle Hershey...he was such a joy to my life!

Stephen Sloane

April 23, 2014

I knew Harry for over 40 years and was very important to me in my motion picture career. Harry was a great man.

My deepest regrets to his lovely wife Carmen. Always in my heart

Stephen Sloane

Tiffany (Caryle Lee) Pyle'

March 30, 2014

My wonderful, fabulous, Uncle Hershey, who I will miss more than words can say!!!

Marsha Cooperson

March 29, 2014

He was such a nice man. And loved life and having good times with friends and family. Harry will be missed!!

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