Robert Hope-Jones possessed a charming nature and an unbelievably charismatic personality, which elicited staunch loyalty. Few seemed bothered by his homosexual activity, or allegations thereof. Many of his employees followed him from place to place in England and even through multiple employers in the United States.
Another opportunity to understand Hope-Jones' demeanor, personality and habits comes through the words of both employees and one of his bosses. The first of these, Farny Wurlitzer, recollected...