Montreal Confidential The Low Down on the Big Town

Presented in its original pocketbook format, this entertaining account documents the 1950s nightlife of Canada's second largest city. Based on the original chronicle from the era, this overview's spirited prose complements a vast collection of archival photographs, vividly depicting the people and places of Montreal's underbelly. From glamorous cabarets and lush restaurants to late-night bars and memorable characters, this exploration demonstrates why this city has been named one of the most colorful communities on the continent.

Al Palmer was a former sports writer and featured columnist for the Montreal Gazette and Montreal Herald. William Weintraub is a journalist, an author, a filmmaker, and a lecturer. He is the author of Crazy About Lili. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.