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American Masters S32E2 — Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

American Masters•Season 32•Episode 2

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

May 18, 201890 min

A profile of Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000), who was known as the world's most beautiful woman. Behind the pretty face, however, was the mind of an ingenious inventor whose pioneering work helped revolutionize modern communication. An Austrian Jewish emigrant, she invented a covert communication

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Episode Summary

"Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" is episode 2 of American Masters season 32. It aired on May 18, 2018.

Next: E3 · Ted Williams: “The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived”Best of Season 32