Carter Roy

And of all people, she brought Ralph Jordan, the newspaper man who had given her the scoop on William Randolph Hearst.

He was her new publicity manager, and that might be the best evidence we have for the blackmail theory.

Now, not everyone was happy about the tour.

Amy's mother urged her to stay home, focus on the church, and keep a lower profile.

But Amy clearly didn't want a lower profile.

She started preaching in stylish clothes instead of her long white robes.

She bobbed her hair and started wearing makeup, two things she'd preached against in the past.

She toured nightclubs, sometimes staying out until three in the morning.

That's a preacher I could get behind.

Many liked this new side of the old-time evangelist, especially young progressive women.

Flappers idolized her.

Hollywood came calling.

Attracted by her fame and her evolving look, movie studios competed to sign her on a long-term contract.

Amy signed on for at least one film.

Though, as many movies do, it fell apart in pre-production.

She also performed on Broadway and built a mansion overlooking Lake Elsinore.

Its design was inspired by her travels to the Holy Land.

All the while, her teachings spread, more Foursquare churches opened, everything was coming up Amy.

except her relationship with her mother.

While Amy jetted off on her world tour, Minnie stayed in LA running the business.