Publisher's Synopsis
From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood Icon tells the story of Hedy Lamarr, one of the most fascinating and accomplished women of the 20th century. She was a star of the silver screen, a brilliant inventor, and a pioneer in the field of telecommunications.
Lamarr was born in Austria in 1914 to a wealthy family. She began her acting career in her early teens, and by the age of 20, she was one of the most popular actresses in Europe. In 1937, she fled Nazi-occupied Austria and settled in the United States, where she quickly became a star of Hollywood films.
Lamarr was not just a beautiful face, however. She was also a brilliant inventor. In 1942, she patented a frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system that is the basis for modern Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth technology. This system was originally developed to help Allied torpedoes evade enemy radar, but it has since found many other uses.
From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood Icon is a fascinating and inspiring story about a woman who achieved great things in both the arts and sciences. It is a story about courage, determination, and innovation
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