Webthe gripping true crime story of the disappearance of a millionaire from toronto in 1919, one hundred years ago, which captivated the city and remains one of the great unsolved. In december 1919, ambrose small, the mercurial owner of the grand opera house in toronto, closed a deal to sell his network of ontario theatres,. Weba series of trials exposed small’s tumultuous business and personal relationships, while allegations and confessions swirled. But as the main players in the small mystery died,. Websmall had no motive to disappear: The millionaire did not take money with him, nor was there any ransom note, let alone evidence of kidnapping. At 53, small owned theatres in. Weba series of trials exposed small’s tumultuous business and personal relationships, while allegations and confessions swirled. But as the main players in the.