John. J. Murdock
John J. Murdock (better known as “J.J.”) was one of the ruthless crop of top vaudeville managers who hid behind businessman-like initials (B.F. Keith, E.F. Albee, F.F. Proctor). If Albee was vaudeville’s top S.O.B. (he eventually became head man of the entire Big Time industry through sheer machination), Murdock, did him one better. He was [...]