1926 Heimann 1999

Jim Heimann Sins of the City: The Real Los Angeles Noir, Chronicle Books: San Francisco, CA, 1999, 159 pp., 1926

     [p. 94] "L.A.'s most famous evangelist, Aimee Semple McPherson shrewdly combined theatrics and admonitions to her needy followers to "Give, give, give, until it hurts! Praise the Lord." Captivating thousands of followers with elaborate shows staged at her Foursquare Church in Echo Park, picutred above, she also broadcast her sermons to thousands more who sent in contributions, keeping Sister Aimee well endowed despite several scandal-tinged episodes. If L.A. was a city poisoned by sin, Sister Aimee was its antidote."

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