The Unsolved Mystery of Ambrose Small
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
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On December 2, 1919, Canadian theatre tycoon Ambrose Small received a check for one million dollars, after depositing the whole amount into his bank account - he left the bank and vanished into the streets of downtown Toronto.
He never came back for his money and was never seen again.
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I really hope and pray that 'You Tube' opens its eyes out and learns to appreciate the work you put in Mr Oddie
You Tube is not very fond of critical thinkers............
I agree 100%
I enjoy the Story Telling, along with the photos, articles etc.
They see how many people love him daily cAnt shut that down
Plus I really really dig your voice, I could listen to you everyday, all day.
I'm going to be posting on UA-cam selected previously locked Patreon videos that are approximately 1.5 (one and a half) years old. They are early Patreon videos and not of the same quality or length of the videos I'm producing now on Patreon or UA-cam. This is one of them :) Many, many thanks to my patrons on Patreon for enabling me to keep going - bless you all. Some of the topics discussed on the 'blah blah' towards the end of video, because of the upload date, may no longer be relevant.
Later videos are more graphic in content, and will most certainly be demonetised by UA-cam; nevertheless, thanks to my loyal Patreon patrons, I will eventually post them here too despite UA-cam's advertiser friendly policy.
Link to my Patreon page and other sites under the description :)
Awesome thank you!
I think it took his wife two weeks to report him missing because he was never around. Some would say she used the time to hide his body. Maybe. I bet that if a century old building is torn down in Toronto, his body would be found in the cement foundation, right next to Jimmy Hoffa. 😆. Niffy
Oddie, I’m glad your UA-cam folks will get to share some of these older works by you. Given the time spent on them, the more people who can see your genius the better. I had the great pleasure of seeing it new, the day you posted it...and I just enjoyed it every bit as much tonight. Love and light to you and Odette.🖤🇨🇦
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Thank You Oddie!Yeah ,UA-cam is really being Dickheads to all yhe content creators,Especially conspiracy, paranormal, oddity type channels.etc.It makes Me so mad.lol.But Im going to join Your Patreon or at least donate as much as I can as Often as I can. Ive always loved your channel.
Thank you for continuing to use UA-cam Oddie I cannot afford Patreon and would miss your content just so you know your work is enjoyed where ever you are and I love the rambles best..thank you again..
pwookie Hi my name is Jennifer I live in CT,USA AND I SOOOO I AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT THAT THE VIDEOS ARE WELL Appreciated, AND I CAN NOT AFORD PATREON EITHER!!! But I do ever sooo greatly enjoy your stories it’s like listening to a cops mystery story line or an old radio story way before televisions were invented!!!!!!!! Basically in my opinion you bring the stories to life!!! Thank you for making the videos!!! Please never stop!!! Love always Jennifer Gruszczak!!!!
Oddy, you are the only one who could make a blooper sound not so bad. As always, thank you for another amazing story💕
I don't mean to be tacky, but it only requires one dollar to become a beloved and magical Patreon member. ❤
Karen Brown Karen, when I was younger I certainly would agree, but I've seen more now. Some people are on pensions so unfortunately can't even afford that. When all they have is a small pension, especially if they also have an illness that requires medicine, some people have to sometimes give up regular meals in order to be able to pay basic bills to keep their homes, & even at that the money doesn't pay everything every month so they have to juggle bills. It sounds so drastic but you'd be surprised at how many people are living under these difficulties that you may pass everyday & not even know how difficult it is for them. Life is alot harder for some people than it was for me. Thank goodness for Oddy giving so much enjoyment to so many people.
@@caryulmer5578 Yep, I'm one of those people, a grandma on a VERY limited and FIXED income, I mean there are months I don't have anything left for toothpaste! Thanks to folks like Oddy I can find something entertaining to listen and watch! I can afford the internet only because the RV park I live in supplies it with rent!
Dearest Oddie, older video or not, it is still a high quality production. And I’m sure I’m not the only one who throughly enjoys the bloopers! Your laughter is contagious! As always, your work is greatly admired and appreciated.
Personally, I think the secretary had a large part in his murder/disappearance. It just seems too coincidental that the secretary stole from him the same day he disappeared, and he went on the run when things heated up. At the very least, he knew something. But I think it’s more than likely that he was involved.
Ooooh! A juicy Canadian mystery. I was just at that theatre last week, I have opening night season’s passes. His ghost still haunts the Grand, he has been seen in his box a number of times, and he apparently likes the ladies dressing room a LOT, he breathes on the necks of the supporting actresses, and slides their skirts up...lots of the actresses have felt him and reported it.
You did a wonderful job of his story, and so many great images! I love it, and you Sir are still the best. Light and love🖤🇨🇦
Thanks Tamarra :)
I remember you commented on Patreon when I first posted this video.
I have a new video on Patreon since yesterday, just in case you didn't receive a notification :)
ObsoleteOddity I do remember its posting on Patreon, and it was every bit as delightful this time around. I always need to watch your work a few times to make sure I catch all the subtlety. Your detail is marvellous, and can always support another look.
I will be getting myself over to Patreon ASAP...I am missing things due to house guests...I knew you had one near ready, but wasn’t sure when, thanks for the heads up.🖤🇨🇦
Much appreciated my friend :)
Love and light to you both xx
ObsoleteOddity just so you know...you really outdid yourself on “The Vampire of Düsseldorf...he was definitely a one of a kind equal opportunist. I have no idea where you find all those perfect visuals for these, but you had stuff there I had never seen before. A good half hour of you telling me about a monster from the past...who could ask for more. I really enjoy getting your uploads in two places, and I do go back and let you read me to sleep with Lovecraft’s “Witch House”, that was the only time you narrated a book to us without visuals...I listen to it when I have insomnia, and it actually helps, thought you might like to know.
Anyway, the new Patreon is amazing...one of your best yet. The extra effects were so natural in their placement I had to have a second look...and likely a couple more after that. Wherever you are providing your videos...I will be there it’s far too late for me now...I’m addicted to dark historical tales from ‘Oddie...and going junk shopping with him, sightseeing and poking about in abandoned buildings and hotels...there, I’ve said it, but please don’t let them try to cure my addiction, it would end badly.😏🖤🇨🇦
@@tamarrajames3590 - That's so kind of you Tamarra, I'm very happy you enjoyed my editing of that presentation. I will soon be announcing some small changes, as I'll probably be moving to a new channel - as UA-cam has demonetised my whole channel two days ago, right before I had to travel to Geneva early next morning. I was/am so annoyed. I strongly suspect they did it as petty revenge because I commented on their creator channel in a video where they asked for feedback about what annoyed creators. I called them out. They have since deleted their own video because of the amount of negative feedback they received.
It's wonderful praise that my videos help you to relax, I love to hear that :)
I shall continue to fight, it's in my nature!
Have filmed a wonderful cemetery in Geneva! Have a lot to bring to the table!!
Take care my dear friend and may the wind always be on our backs :)
Your laugh is contagious. Another amazing and captivating video. Thank you for your work Oddy! ❤
I think his assistant at least knew something about it. It seems he knew he was out of a job and took a new one and probably took the bonds because the opportunity was there. He knew his boss wasn't coming back and there was the possibility no one would notice. I wonder who did know about the bonds? His wife might have had someone kill him, but the assistant certainly knew his boss wasn't coming back. Maybe he arranged it for her and the bonds were his payment. That's why I wondered who discovered the bonds missing. If it was payment to him, she certainly wouldn't have said anything. Another good one Oddie. These videos are always so great. I love it when I see there's a new one.
Terrible how she drowned in the what-the-f*** River. I love you Oddie. ♥️ You always seem so perfect to me as a speaker and narrator so it was so cute to get a blooper.
The man was a cad. Very interesting story. Thank you.
Best summation of his character.
Chad*
After abusing scores of young girls... Perhaps on of the dads did goin in....
@@888jimm it seemed like he only went for girls that do it often. So wouldn't the fathers have a long list.
@@blank003 lol 🌴✌🌴
Misconduct and greed can indeed lead to grave misfortunes.
And thank you, again, for your hard work.
Great story! I wonder if Dashiell Hammett knew about the case. It sounds like the first Thin Man story. The physical description of Small, his disappearance not being reported for some time, the assistant stealing bonds, even the lawyer being involved. Very interesting.
Long ago as a child I would listen to mystery and horror stories on the radio at night with only narration, sound effects and my imagination. You have accomplished capturing that abandoned magic so adored only better now with the amazing imagery. Fantastic theatre!Thank you Oddie I'm so glad I found you!
I really appreciate that. Thank you :)
Whenever I get the Notification that you've posted "I get my 🍷 glass Ready"!!😊😘Thank you oddy🤗
MzBeeBee bea your "glass of wine, glass"?
Why would you put an emoji if it only makes the sentence make LESS sense?
@@goddammitalana Because I CAN! BYEEEEEEEEE 🏌️
Me too
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MsBee BEA me, too. 🍾🍾
Another outstanding piece of art from you! I am amazed by the old photos and the movements and add ins you create. You put so much love and work into this. Please know we enjoy it tremendously. Appreciate this awesome interesting work you do!
It seems to be Oddies trademark,,,, inserting the vintage photos into his story telling.
The Saskatoon Star Phoenix newspaper is still up and running. I live in Saskatoon.
Go Riders!
I lived there for a few months. Interesting little city with a TON of dark history. I hope to visit again someday.
I love it when you post Oddie 💖💖
I like the different voices you do while narrating different characters
Omg PERFECT way to start my rainy morning! Hot coffee and this video just curled up on the sofa!
oh, i do love seeing the vids you post. Oddie, you are a lovely story teller.
I agree.
I'm very grateful each time you post content on UA-cam Oddie! Your stories are always fascinating and you do such impressive work. Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks Oddy!! I'm so glad you have not forgotten us who are not in on your Patreon videos. Look forward to every video visit with you. deb
Thoroughly loved this unique story. Your presentations are always one of a kind. One can see how hard you work. Loved it as always.
Interesting video, i love hearing about unsolved crimes from the late 19th century/early 20th century.
I adore your imagery. Everything is so finely done. C from the little cottage in Ireland ☘️☘️☘️👻👻👻
Interesting, as soon as I saw the headline, I knew I have heard the name, " Ambrose Small " before. I live in Toronto.
Good to see a Canadian ghost story. A rare treat for us die hard Canadian horror fans.
Thanks Oddie.
I love how you give life to these old photos! This was another great episode,thank you so much.
Wonderful pictures, and an amazing story...always a treat to hear from you ,Oddie!!!
I love how you have your channel logo embedded into the various period photographs, pretty cool.
LONG LIVE ODDIE. I 💖 YOUR VOICE
LOL! I absolutely LOVE the blooper, Oddie! Thanks for including it.
...Wow! This guy was a real piece work. I'm sure he wasn't missed much. In the end....the lawyers got the money. Sounds about right. Ugh🙄. I really enjoyed this video!
Binge watching your programs is such a scrumptious delicacy!!! Thank you so much for your superior renditions of mysterious history. I can't get enough!!! All the best, Oddie.
Thank you so much for
reaching out with your lovely message. Such
wonderful feedback makes the time and effort well worthwhile.
Bless you for that.
I'm going to let this UA-cam channel go dormant soon, because UA-cam
has demonetised my whole channel last night. I will be making an
announcement about this soon.
Patreon is business as usual though.
Best regards
Oddie
I have never clicked so fast on a notification before. Lol
Im wondering if maybe one of his chorus girls took some type of revenge on him. Maybe she fell pregnant and he refused to help or anything. A true mystery.
So glad you are going to post on here. I love this channel! ❤❤
You might think these earlier videos are not good quality but I'd bet on having a lot of supporters if I said,"Nonsense! They're terrific!" It must be because you are comparing them to your newer ones, which do show just how much work you've put in learning new skills and better production values. Anything suffers if compared to perfection, even something that's wonderful in its own right. Thanks for sharing them. And a special thanks for sharing the blooper. I've been rather ill n depressed lately but the blooper made me smile, and I even surprised myself with a small giggle. I can't remember when I last made that sound, so thanks muchly for that,too.
Thank you so much for
reaching out with your great feedback. Such
wonderful feedback makes the time and effort well worthwhile.
Best regards
Oddie
@@ObsoleteOddity Dat's okay, it's always a pleasure commenting on your articles.At least we know you read them; sometimes on others' channels it feels like screaming in space. Thanks again, have a good evening if I've got timing right. If not, have a good whatever!
Depression sux..Hang in there Bilinda..!!!✌😉..(🐱..My cat, always the optimist, says hang tuff too, it will get better..!!)
Thanks for all of your hard work. I love your stories an your voice is amazing!! With love, Angie Panama City Beach, FL 🌴✌🌴
Oh how happy I feel when I see you’ve posted. Thanks from Bath Britain. I was feeling a bit low and this was enough to give me a lift. Appreciate x
Thank you! Another excellent video. Looking forward to the bonus feature in which you reveal how your videos are produced..
where i live at in Pittsburgh,pa there is a theater called Mr. Smalls Theater, after seeing this it seems weird.
You're in PA too! Smalls theater?That's interesting !
What do u find weird about Mr.smalls theater??
My Father was a Dr..and, he used his Voice, to mildly hypnotize..his patients..to calm them down..I have picked up..that voice affect...too! people say..they always remember..my voice....that's why I like your voice..it reminds me of, familiarity..good campfire storytelling voice...
UGH!!!! It's sooooo frustrating because your videos are sooooo good that they aren't posted frequently enough. Well done with yet another fascinating story in history.
I'm so glad that you're voicing your old videos. I tried to watch a few of them and I was waiting for your voice but it never came on.
Greed is the root to evil! Money can be a blessing and a curse all at the same time! And when you get a say settlement of any money people come out of the wood work..SMH..🤦♀️..so sad this had to happen to this man!
Like the little signs you added in. “Obsolete Oddity” here and there
Love your videos!!! Thank you for posting again! Well made as usual.
Very glad I found your videos. The cases are interesting and I love the detail in your work. One of my favourites.
I love this one! Definitely going to watch again tonight ( I should have saved it, but it’s not a crime to watch several times! ). I love the details in the video and the mystery of the story. Gold content, I feel spoiled again! Looking forward to the next! The end, omg! Lol! Thanks for the laugh, too! Love xx
I am in Toronto. and just shared this with weird Toronto. hope it brings more viewers.:)
Thank you so much for posting. What a treat!
You show such interesting stuff. I am thrilled I found your channel. Thank you.
Good morn Mr.Oddie hope your doing awesome . So I was asleep in bed and I heard notification sound bout hour ago around 3am looks like Im startn the day early today I just gotta say you are the only channel that can wake me up without makn me cranky .Hope ya have a wicked good day ...Peace
love ur videos❤️ its 9:30 am here in Egypt, its nice to wakeup to ur calming voice
love it, especially the blooper reel at the end! Thank you for including that
I was in radio many years ago, and can appreciate your blooper. Often times the more one tries to get it right the more the giggles take over. As we did recording on off hours (usually late at night) it did as well to pack it in ‘til next day.
So very true - once one gets the giggles over a word or sentence, it's very hard to stop :)
thanks oddie for another amazing video i do really appreciate it
So true. Quality every time. Great job Oddie.
Loved the video. The images, photos, your voice and laughter ! A real pleasure.
Thankyou for continuing to post on UA-cam. I cannot afford to be a Patreon but love your stories. The bloopet had me laughing because your tone in the stories are serious. I like all sides of your personality.
Wow I love your laughter so cute. Another great video.
When I got the message saying you had a new video I jumped on here to see what you had for us. I do love listening to your stories. LOVE the bloopers too. Makes me laugh with you. LOL
Perfect porch material lol! As always much love, so glad to still have you!
YES!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING ANOTHER HISTORICAL FEATURE!!
Your voice is like no other,grabs you & takes you wherever the story takes place.
👍🏼🍻🍺 Cheers, Oddie you're a welcome 'guest ' in my place , any time of day !
Thank you for such wonderful entertainment. Bless you . 💐
Thank you, Oddie ...quality every time... all the time ... thanks.
That's been a treat, thank you so much for that Xxxx
Blessings to you, yours, your fur babies and all your followers worldwide Xxx
Absolutely beautifully told. This has to be one of my favorite videos you've done. A really good whodunit!
What a fabulously intriguing story for my bedtime, Oddie! So many possibilities, all equally feasible. As usual, meticulous detail & perfect music. You put so much work into your vids. Loved the cute cat in the right hand corner! 🐈💖
Your work is so gorgeous. You honest could read us the dullest story out of a vintage newspaper and make it exciting! Your voice and your videos are truly a gift!❤
Excellent video friend. Just what I needed on this dreary morning.
Great story... Love to hear more from... You are a terrific narrator of your stories.. Say Hi to the Mrs. Oddie..
Once again outstanding job! The Doughty character seemed to know more than apparent. As he stole the bonds, I believe he was somehow complicit. 😸😼😼
Hmmm ... I am wondering if he finally fell in love and just left with the help of his ‘right hand man’ ... perhaps the bonds were a payment for his help in Mr Smalls ‘escape’?
It would be just conjecture, without more facts from the case. Megalomaniac men who chase the almighty dollar and women, don't usually abandon their fortunes.🙀🙀🙀
@@christophermaggard9917 Exactly!!!
Or the wife wierd sister and husband died soon after wedding maybe she knew something then again cars weren't very safe back then
Great job as usual, Oddie! Love the Obsolete Oddity” signs showing up on the video. And, yes,I would very much like to see how you construct your videos. 😍👏
Oddie! This Oddite is delighted to be a patron on Patreon 💖💖💖 you're a delight. I was timid going on YT, I'm not exactly old - let's say I've been around since before our world 🌎became so beautifully small! I love the internet and the exposure it's afforded those of us who cannot travel for whatever reason. Thanks to you, I've found much more. Thank you. 💜
Thanks for your support on Patreon my friend - I'm going to let this UA-cam channel go dormant soon, because UA-cam has demonetised my whole channel last night. I will be making an announcement about this soon.
Patreon is business as usual though.
I get so excited when I see a posted video from you!!! Love the work you do!!! Sounds like he was murdered and most probably so was his sister in my opinion. Money is a great instigator. Very interesting.
Yeees!!! Salamat {thanks} for this awesome vid - as always!!
I love your channel. Thank you for pumping out great content.
Another great story & video. Thank You for your time & work you put into your video’s it’s greatly appreciated. Your voice is easy on the ears. Well done❣️
This is a very intriguing case thank you Oddie I really enjoy cases like these I really enjoyed your blooper segment at the end I would like to see more of those
Oh, this was another awesome one! Can't wait for the next one love your laugh and the blooper. :-)
Love your narrated stories! Thank you for posting.
I look so forward to your videos! And I am never disappointed!! You always have such interesting stories and amazing places to visit!
HE WAS MURDERED. HE WAS A JERK, BACK THEN YOU COULD GET AWAY WITH MURDER.
You still can get away with murder no doubt. Of course we won't necessarily know.
Smally the dawg didn't deserve that.
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@@suzannaandrea4306 and celebrities.
Money and sex is a dangerous couple
On-tare-ee-oh! That’s how you pronounce it so!
Absolutely appreciate the effort that you put into each video.
Yes, the pronounciation of Ontario was a bit off. But I think points should be given for getting Saskatoon and Toronto spot on.
Hi Oddie, love the old time pictures and the special effects are great. Thank you.
Many thanks for your great feedback my friend - Much appreciated :)
Wonderful job, oddie, absolutely wonderful! Can't wait for the next one!
Another winner of a video (as always) Oddie , would you consider doing a video on the dissapearenc of another Ambrose.... American author and Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce , and possibly the dissapearenc of Judge Crater in 1920's New York City. Thanks for all the hard work you put in your videos !.
I heard of the name but never the story behind it, so thank you!! Your voice is very soothing..fyi. Look forward to ur next story
You are fantastic and your "after reel" made me giggle. Now that I am about to cash my first check from an independent earning I can finally contribute to your channel in the next week. Thank you for the free UA-cam uploads, whilst trying to find work I've needed respite. And all the searching paid off. Keep up the great work, you are truly a rarity 🧡
Much love, Kaye
Thank you very much for your kind feedback and support Kayla - much appreciated. :)
A wonderful video as always Oddy. Can't wait for what you post next. Love Love LOVE your content.
WOW..Most intriguing Oddie, Yes Money is the root to all evil...It was so easy back then to make someone disappear, the perfect crime as they say. I was picturing his remains chained under water or something, then you spoke of his sister ending up in a watery grave from a horrible accident. You can't help but think John Doughty was responsible, after all, he was the last to see him alive and went in to take bonds as if knowing Ambrose was unable to say anything at the time, maybe not in it alone, perhaps with someone else, but he sure was brazen to just help himself to Ambrose's money.....THANKS for the share Oddie, I do love a good mystery :-)
John Doughty seems unlikely to just suddenly after all years murder his boss, but if there was any shady meetings going on he would probably know the date and time of them , if not place - if his boss then never returned from a meeting like that, those bonds might look like easy pickings ?
Money isn't the root of all evil. It's the love of money
Hi Oddie! Just finished watching this video. An interesting case to be sure. After hearing the details, my conclusion is that Small was murdered. A shrewd businessman who worked hard to make his fortune didn't just take off somewhere and neither collect the rest of the money he was owed nor spend any of the money he'd already accumulated. Your voice was just what I needed to hear when I woke this morning. Thank you for another wonderful video! The blooper at the end had me laughing because of how you were laughing. Looking forward to seeing how you go about creating your content! Take care Oddie! ❤
Thanks Oddie, another well done mystery. You do a great work, I love watching how you tell each individual story. Your blooper today was hilarious, I hope we see more of them. And I'll check my Patreon to see about being Patreon. Cheers mate, enjoy your weekend!
Thank you for keeping your youtube up Oddy 🙏💝🙌
Proudly first. Great work as always Oddie!
Hey thanks James, I think you're the very first to comment on UA-cam and not Patreon. :)
Haha you are welcome Oddie. I'll be sure to leave a 5th or 12th or whatever comment I may be on your Patreon video as well :)
Cheers my friend!
Thank God you posted! I was having Odd withdraws! Lol.
Beautiful work, as always. Thank you, Oddie. 🖤
Hahaha I love your bloopers!!!!
I joined your other site but I’m so internet challenged that I can’t get there!!!
OH , I’ll check your descriptions!!
You’re just wonderful!
Perfect timing for me!
Excellent as always!
Loved it! I introduced my husband to your channel, I was insistant that he had to hear you tell a story and then explain, that you do all the detail to the pictures as well as all the narration and voice overs. He's hooked!
You are brilliant! Thank You, for such wonderful stories and work!
Such wonderful feedback
makes the time and effort well worthwhile. :)
Thank you Shelli (and hubby!)
Very strange tale & an intriguing one too. Another awesome video Oddie. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing how you put them together 🤗