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Hedy Lamarr: A Life from Beginning to End
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Hedy Lamarr was a rare kind of woman. She was not only a strikingly beautiful actress who took Hollywood by storm in the 1940s, but she was also an inventor—and not just any inventor. Hedy Lamarr’s work with radio frequencies is credited with paving the way for Wi-Fi. It seems that the greatest bomb that this bombshell dropped would only fully explode until the last years of her life because when Lamarr passed away in the year 2000, the computing world was just then mainstreaming many of her ideas.
Sadly, as amazing as her early career was, in later life, Lamarr became reclusive and had very limited contact with the outside world. It is perhaps ironic that it was the ideas of this recluse that would bring so many people together in the modern world of interconnectedness. In this book, we delve deep into the full unvarnished life and legacy of the woman we know as Hedy Lamarr.
Discover a plethora of topics such as
•The Runaway Bride
•The Controversy of Lamarr’s Adopted Son
•Hedy During World War II
•Lamarr’s Last Film
•Arrested for Shoplifting
•Hedy’s Disappearing Act
•And much more!
So if you want a concise and informative book on Hedy Lamarr, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
Free BONUS Inside!
Hedy Lamarr was a rare kind of woman. She was not only a strikingly beautiful actress who took Hollywood by storm in the 1940s, but she was also an inventor—and not just any inventor. Hedy Lamarr’s work with radio frequencies is credited with paving the way for Wi-Fi. It seems that the greatest bomb that this bombshell dropped would only fully explode until the last years of her life because when Lamarr passed away in the year 2000, the computing world was just then mainstreaming many of her ideas.
Sadly, as amazing as her early career was, in later life, Lamarr became reclusive and had very limited contact with the outside world. It is perhaps ironic that it was the ideas of this recluse that would bring so many people together in the modern world of interconnectedness. In this book, we delve deep into the full unvarnished life and legacy of the woman we know as Hedy Lamarr.
Discover a plethora of topics such as
•The Runaway Bride
•The Controversy of Lamarr’s Adopted Son
•Hedy During World War II
•Lamarr’s Last Film
•Arrested for Shoplifting
•Hedy’s Disappearing Act
•And much more!
So if you want a concise and informative book on Hedy Lamarr, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
37 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2021
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February 1, 2021
Was more of a synopsis and review of her movies than anything else; wish there had been more than a page or so on her inventions.
October 10, 2021
I found it enjoyable to read, but I expected more particulars about her scientific discoveries. Which were her scientific knowledges? How could a simple actress make those discoveries?
March 11, 2021
I've read a few of these Hourly History books and while I do enjoy them, it seems that every single one has a few weird phrases that could be ironed out with a bit more editing. The phrase "audience goers" is used several times here rather than "audiences" or "theater/film goers." Another is "they liked what they say" rather than "saw." Switching "alludes" with "eludes" is one I read in a previous Hourly History book.
It seems like the author(s) might be relying too much on spellcheck rather than a human proofreader.
These books are good summaries of people and events. It's a shame to have weird phrasing regularly distracting from the subject matter.
It seems like the author(s) might be relying too much on spellcheck rather than a human proofreader.
These books are good summaries of people and events. It's a shame to have weird phrasing regularly distracting from the subject matter.
April 19, 2022
Authors?? Gossip???
I've read a couple dozen of these "Hourly History" books and for the most part I've enjoyed them.
But I'll repeat a question that I've been asking from the start......who are the authors of these books????
Are you maybe embarrassed to put your name on the books???
Maybe you are....... as I continue reading these books I'm seeing more and more "opinions" rather than historical facts, as well as some things I believe are strictly opinion as well as some bias in some of the books........
You have titled the books "history" so why don't you stick with history and leave out the opinions, biases and progressive thinking.
I've read a couple dozen of these "Hourly History" books and for the most part I've enjoyed them.
But I'll repeat a question that I've been asking from the start......who are the authors of these books????
Are you maybe embarrassed to put your name on the books???
Maybe you are....... as I continue reading these books I'm seeing more and more "opinions" rather than historical facts, as well as some things I believe are strictly opinion as well as some bias in some of the books........
You have titled the books "history" so why don't you stick with history and leave out the opinions, biases and progressive thinking.
January 2, 2023
The book is a fascinating look at this alluring actress’s life. Her movie Ecstasy released in 1932 was ahead of its time and caused a sensation.
I have enjoyed some of her movies but am very impressed with her inventions. She had a scientific mind and along with musician George Antheil patented a form of frequency hopping which would prevent secret messages from being intercepted. She offered this to the US Navy to help fight the war but unfortunately they did not use it. She did however get credit for its importance years later.
The book is concise but recaps her career, tumultuous relationships and achievements.
I have enjoyed some of her movies but am very impressed with her inventions. She had a scientific mind and along with musician George Antheil patented a form of frequency hopping which would prevent secret messages from being intercepted. She offered this to the US Navy to help fight the war but unfortunately they did not use it. She did however get credit for its importance years later.
The book is concise but recaps her career, tumultuous relationships and achievements.
January 3, 2023
(1) She was quite a bit more scandalous than I realized. 6 marriages, most of them brief and a rather troubling relationship with her adopted child? Plus, she seemingly acting rather impulsively and without a great deal of sensitivity.
(2) She was apparently considered a mesmerizing beauty with incredible glamour in her day, even among her fellow celebrities.
(3) Despite her fame it seems she was not very careful in picking her project. She did not win any acting awards or star in many classic movies. A shame.
You get a sense of some wasted potential. Oh well.
(2) She was apparently considered a mesmerizing beauty with incredible glamour in her day, even among her fellow celebrities.
(3) Despite her fame it seems she was not very careful in picking her project. She did not win any acting awards or star in many classic movies. A shame.
You get a sense of some wasted potential. Oh well.
January 25, 2021
Hedy Lamarr was undoubtedly a beautiful woman. I was disappointed there weren't more photos of her, her husbands, or in her roles on film. In fact, there was nothing more than the cover black-and-white photo. It was great that the bio included her invention and patent for the military. Actually, Hedy was more of an inventor than this book indicated.
It was disappointing that she was on the outs with her children. I would have liked to have known more about her reasoning.
It was disappointing that she was on the outs with her children. I would have liked to have known more about her reasoning.
January 26, 2021
This is a lightweight easy read that is really just the basic highlights of her life and movie career. She was also a lightweight actress, but rather gorgeous which really was her main stock in trade. I am intrigued at her electronic invention and would have liked to find out more about this side of her life, but I will have to do that on the Internet. This is one for the fans and the curious, like me.
July 22, 2022
This is a 48-page biography of the actress, Hedy Lamarr. I don’t think this bio does her justice and makes her seem unlikeable. According to this book, most of her films were flops. There must have been much more to her. She invented a technology to help the Navy avoid torpedoes during WWII but wasn’t given the recognition she deserved. She became reclusive in later years. There’s not enough in this book to feel like I understand her life.
February 24, 2021
Little known facts
As a child I remember hearing her name. I remember the depictions of her beauty were the primary topics. I enjoyed this brief overview of Lamarr's life it makes me want to read more about her inventions and the struggles she must have endured being that beautiful. I wonder did anyone actually see her.
As a child I remember hearing her name. I remember the depictions of her beauty were the primary topics. I enjoyed this brief overview of Lamarr's life it makes me want to read more about her inventions and the struggles she must have endured being that beautiful. I wonder did anyone actually see her.
April 29, 2021
Just a the Facts
Our book club plans on reading Marie Benedict’s “The Only Woman In The Room” for our June selection. It is a novel faded in the life of Hedy Lamarr. When I saw Hourly Histories offered this short glimpse into Hedy’s life I decided to read it first.
Good insight in to Lamarr’s life.
Our book club plans on reading Marie Benedict’s “The Only Woman In The Room” for our June selection. It is a novel faded in the life of Hedy Lamarr. When I saw Hourly Histories offered this short glimpse into Hedy’s life I decided to read it first.
Good insight in to Lamarr’s life.
June 3, 2023
These little books are interesting but know that they are biographies at the 1000 foot level. This story of Heddy Lamar tells us all the highlights but very little of the detail. It is also very keen to comment about how movies made back in the day would be thought of as offensive and raciest today. A quick interesting read.
January 23, 2021
World is not nice to beautiful women
This the second biography that I’ve read and least flattering. The other spent considerable time explaining her inventions and escape from Austria.
This the second biography that I’ve read and least flattering. The other spent considerable time explaining her inventions and escape from Austria.
January 24, 2021
It was a quick read and enjoyable. Hedy Lamarr was an amazing woman who for a long time was judged by her looks and not by her incredible mind. I'm glad she got the recognition she deserved for her scientific inventions while she was still alive.
February 27, 2021
Interesting story in a quick read
I like to learn a little bit more about the people that were famous of the past and this is just 1 of those little books That you can read that will give you enough information to Be able to answer questions about Hedy Lamar On jeopardy.
I like to learn a little bit more about the people that were famous of the past and this is just 1 of those little books That you can read that will give you enough information to Be able to answer questions about Hedy Lamar On jeopardy.
October 13, 2021
Biography of one of Old Hollywood's elite
A tragic tale of a Beautiful, strong & highly intelligent woman who was ahead of her time
Misunderstood and ostracized a sad ending for one with great gifts to world
A tragic tale of a Beautiful, strong & highly intelligent woman who was ahead of her time
Misunderstood and ostracized a sad ending for one with great gifts to world
November 21, 2021
A Life
Not the life I expected. Don't know what I9 expected - perhaps more about her parental background. Mostly concerns itself with Hollywood and how it treated her - both good and bad. Recommend to those who like Hollywood stories and how they end.
Not the life I expected. Don't know what I9 expected - perhaps more about her parental background. Mostly concerns itself with Hollywood and how it treated her - both good and bad. Recommend to those who like Hollywood stories and how they end.
January 27, 2021
Surprised By Her Life
I became curious about Hedy Lamarr due to a Historical Fic I read about her so I wanted "Just the facts". I love the books in this series!!
I became curious about Hedy Lamarr due to a Historical Fic I read about her so I wanted "Just the facts". I love the books in this series!!
January 31, 2021
Pretty good for the Hourly History imprint. Would have liked a little bit more info about her inventions, but I guess I can always check out another book or two.
February 5, 2021
A short read which highlights all major incidents in her life before dwelling deep on any topic. There could be more focus on her invention.
August 7, 2021
A useful canter through her life.
January 24, 2022
Brief but well done …
Brief but well done. I appreciated the quotes that were actually her’s. Sadly so much has been written that furthers the exploitation of this woman.
Brief but well done. I appreciated the quotes that were actually her’s. Sadly so much has been written that furthers the exploitation of this woman.
February 18, 2022
A beautiful woman and a woman with brains. A wonderful combination.
January 2, 2023
2-3 paragraphs on her scientific achievement, endless paragraphs on her marriages and acting career.
October 1, 2023
Very enjoyable read
Interesting life with never a dull moment. Would perhaps have liked to know more about her children. Did she ever return to Austria.
Interesting life with never a dull moment. Would perhaps have liked to know more about her children. Did she ever return to Austria.
March 9, 2024
A Most Interesting Lady
I originally decided to read this after hearing of her inventions. It is an interesting read but pays too little attention to that aspect of her life.
I originally decided to read this after hearing of her inventions. It is an interesting read but pays too little attention to that aspect of her life.
April 1, 2024
Hedy Lamarr
A very interesting woman and interesting life. I wish there had been more information on her "invention". Hedy lived a long life with many experiences.
A very interesting woman and interesting life. I wish there had been more information on her "invention". Hedy lived a long life with many experiences.
March 4, 2021
A quick and enjoyable read. I was drawn to read this book, not so much as she was an actor, but that she had a keen interest in science and technology. Besides acting, Hedy Lamarr did help brainstorm the idea of frequency hopping originally for use in guiding torpedos, but later in the technology of mobile phones, "Trunked" radio systems, and other civilian and military communications.
July 16, 2021
A quick read but makes you think how far this lady travelled during such turbulent times to have left such a mark on the world map of entertainers.
April 17, 2022
good book
A good summation of Hedy Lamarr and her life on and off the set. She was a beautiful woman that the us needed at the time. Time seemed to stand still for her and she was admired by many a man!
A good summation of Hedy Lamarr and her life on and off the set. She was a beautiful woman that the us needed at the time. Time seemed to stand still for her and she was admired by many a man!
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