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The Californian Century - The Vanishing

03/09/20 • 14 min

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Stanley Tucci tells the story of celebrity revivalist preacher Aimee Semple McPherson who disappeared one day in 1926.

They called her Sister Aimee and she was a powerful figure in the early days of California. Adored by thousands, she embodied the close connection between religion, Hollywood, politics and money.

Right up until she went for a swim one day - and vanished. When she re-appeared weeks later, scandal swirled around Sister Aimee - scandal she could never quite shake off.

California wants to dazzle you with its endless sunshine and visions of the future – but that’s just a mirage.

Stanley Tucci plays a hard-boiled screenwriter uncovering the full truth.

Academic consultant: Dr Ian Scott, University of Manchester

Written and produced by Laurence Grissell

03/09/20 • 14 min

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