The Daring Life of Texas Guinan: Bootlegger, Entertainer, and Hollywood StarIn this episode of 'She Changed History,' hosts Vicky and Cara dive into the adventurous life of Mary Louise Cecilia 'Texas' Guinan. 1920s America, Prohibition and fashion! Born in Waco, Texas, Guinan pursued her dreams of entertainment from a young age, transitioning from a vaudeville performer to a Hollywood star and nightclub hostess. Despite operating during the prohibition era, she ran illegal yet highly popular speakeasies, often escaping legal consequences with charm and backing from organized crime. The episode offers a nuanced look at her dual identity as both beloved entertainer and controversial figure in American history.Sources are: Encyclopedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Texas-GuinanTexas State Historical Association and Waco, Texas history bloghttps://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/guinan-mary-louise-cecilia-texashttps://wacohistory.org/items/show/216Vogue Magazinehttps://www.vogue.com/article/texas-guinan-20th-century-actress-nasty-womanOxford American magazine https://oxfordamerican.org/oa-now/texas-guinan-california-first-cowgirlColumbia University’s Women Film Pioneers Project https://wfpp.columbia.edu/pioneer/ccp-texas-guinan/https://www.robertloerzel.com/2024/09/02/texas-guinans-bang-up-green-mill-show/One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter00:44 Dogs02:19 Podcast Rituals and Showbiz Talk02:58 Introducing Texas Guinan04:04 Early Life and Ambitions08:14 Vaudeville and Broadway Journey11:33 Hollywood Stardom and Prohibition Era18:52 The Rise of Speakeasies19:39 Texas Guinan: The Shrewd Businesswoman20:33 The Glamorous and Scandalous Clubs25:03 The Dark Side of the Nightlife27:03 The Legal Battles and Public Persona30:16 The Final Act: Guinan's Legacy33:53 Conclusion and Reflections

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