His Worship, Mr. Montréal

The Life and Times of Camillien Houde

This feature documentary is a fascinating and spirited portrait of the life and times of the legendary Quebec politician and four-time mayor of Montreal Camillien Houde. Using rare archival footage and interviews with ex-colleagues, aides and friends, the film presents a comprehensive profile of this incredible, and, to some, infamous, man.

1976

0h 58min

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Camillien Houde
Self (archive footage)

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