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Hedy's folly by Richard Rhodes · Booklabria

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Hedy's folly

BiographyMotion picture actors and actresses

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First published: 2011
Language: English
Editions: 3

Synopsis

Describes the lesser-known technological talents of actress Hedy Lamarr and the collaborative work with avant-garde composer George Antheil that eventually led to the development of spread-spectrum radio, cell phones, and GPS systems.

Subjects: Biography
Motion picture actors and actresses
Actresses
Telecommunication
Motion pictures, biography
Set in: United States
Characters: Hedy Lamarr

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