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George P. Johnson

1885 – 1977

African American cofounder of the Lincoln Motion Picture Company and founder of The Tulsa Guide

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Lived 1885 – 1977 (aged 91). George P. Johnson was an American film producer and journalist.

George Perry Johnson (October 29, 1885 - October 17, 1977 ) was a film producer, writer, and newsreel producer in the United States. He produced Lincoln Motion Picture Company films with his brother Noble Johnson and later produced newsreels for African American audiences.

He graduated from the Hampton Institute in Virginia in 1904. He moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and established The Tulsa Guide newspaper in 1906. In 1913 he moved to Omaha, Nebraska and worked at the U.S. Post Office. He later settled in Los Angeles and worked as a writer, producer, and distributor for the Lincoln Motion Picture Company during its existence from 1916 until 1923 while also working for the post office. After the film company closed he established the Pacific Coast News Bureau in 1923. It lasted until 1927.

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Hampton University
Also known as
George Perry, George Johnson, George Perry Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George P. Johnson?

African American cofounder of the Lincoln Motion Picture Company and founder of The Tulsa Guide

When was George P. Johnson born?

George P. Johnson was born on 29 October 1885 in Colorado Springs.

When did George P. Johnson die?

George P. Johnson died on 15 October 1977.

What was George P. Johnson's occupation?

George P. Johnson was a film producer and journalist.

What nationality was George P. Johnson?

George P. Johnson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George P. Johnson

· Wikidata: Q105331268

· DBpedia: George Perry Johnson

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