Bombshell: Unveiling the Ingenious Mind Behind the Hollywood Glamour - Hedy Lamarr
Unveiling the hidden genius of Hollywood starlet, Hedy Lamarr, Bombshell is a tale of beauty, brains, and unrecognised brilliance.
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Hedy Lamarr co-created frequency-hopping technology during World War II, which later influenced modern wireless communication.
“Icon. Immigrant. Inventor.”
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Hedy Lamarr co-created frequency-hopping technology during World War II, which later influenced modern wireless communication.
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Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood star in the 1930s and 1940s, fled Austria as the Nazis rose to power. She became a prominent actress at MGM while also co-creating frequency-hopping technology with George Antheil, which contributed to modern wireless communication. The film details her six marriages, tumultuous relationships with figures like Louis B. Mayer and Dr. Max Jacobson, and her reclusive later years, culminating in her death in 2000 at age 85.
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The GuardianBy day, a glamorous film star, by night a technology pioneer.
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March 11, 2018
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Why Watch
- Meet Hedy Lamarr, actress and inventor.
- Find out about her six marriages.
- See her impact on modern technology.
Did You Know
- Hedy Lamarr co-created frequency hopping technology with George Antheil.
- The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2017.
- Lamarr died in 2000 at the age of 85.
- The film has a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 81 reviews.
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Film history enthusiastsTechnology innovatorsHedy Lamarr fans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the release date of Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story?
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story was released theatrically on November 24, 2017.
What technology did Hedy Lamarr co-create?
Hedy Lamarr co-created the technology of frequency hopping with George Antheil.
What was the critical reception of Bombshell on Rotten Tomatoes?
On Rotten Tomatoes, Bombshell holds an approval rating of 96%, based on 81 reviews.
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