Despite the facts that the Toreador is in Crime Alley, and the management doesn't spend a lot on upkeep, it is still one of the most profitable vaudeville houses in the city. It even has branched into showing movies during some matinee hours. Milton Fussbender, the owner and manager, consistently books the best acts, and so crowds from all over town will risk Crime Alley to come here. Both Cheeseball Eddie and Jim Dandy got their starts on the Toreador stage.