Hedy Lamarr: The Untold Story of a Glamorous Genius.

By Jules P. Quinn

Hedy Lamarr was a name synonymous with Hollywood glamour during the golden age of cinema, but her legacy extends far beyond her mesmerizing presence on the silver screen. Born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler on November 9, 1914, in Vienna, Austria, she was a prodigious force of nature-a woman whose beauty concealed a boundless intellect and an inventive spirit. Dubbed "the most beautiful woman in the world," Lamarr captivated audiences with her performances in films like Samson and Delilah and Algiers. Yet, behind her luminous smile and spellbinding eyes lay a mind that dared to challenge conventions and innovate in ways that would shape the future.

Often underestimated due to her ethereal beauty, Hedy Lamarr was not just an actress; she was a pioneer, a thinker, and a rebel who defied the limitations imposed by her era. She co-invented a revolutionary frequency-hopping technology during World War II, laying the groundwork for modern wireless communications. Her journey was one of profound contradictions-praised for her looks yet dismissed for her ideas, celebrated for her on-screen roles but overlooked for her contributions to science. In exploring her life, we uncover the depths of her genius, the trials she endured, and the extraordinary impact of her work on the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DRT62NSR
• ISBN13: 9798305094398
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"