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Texas Guinan | |
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.jpg) Guinan, c. 1920 | |
| Born | Mary Louise Cecilia Guinan January 12, 1884 Waco, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1933 (aged 49) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Queens |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1906–1933 |
| Spouse |
John J. Moynahan
(m. 1904; div. 1906) |
Mary Louise Cecilia "Texas" Guinan (January 12, 1884 – November 5, 1933) was an American actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Born in Texas to Irish immigrant parents, Guinan decided at an early age to become an entertainer. After becoming a star on the New York stage, the repercussions of her involvement in a weight loss scam motivated her to switch careers to the film business. Spending several years in California appearing in numerous productions, she eventually formed her own company.
She is most remembered for the speakeasy clubs she managed during Prohibition. Her clubs catered to the rich and famous, as well as to aspiring talent. After being arrested and indicted during a law enforcement sweep of speakeasy clubs, she was acquitted when her case went to trial.