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Léo-Ernest Ouimet
1877Mar, 16

Léo-Ernest Ouimet

Léo-Ernest Ouimet, Canadian director and producer (d. 1972)
Léo-Ernest Ouimet (March 16, 1877 - March 2, 1972) was a Canadian film pioneer. He was a theater operator, filmmaker, producer, and distributor.

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