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A scandal in Vienna: Hedy Lamarr鈥檚 debut movie is considered so sexual; it is banned in several countries. Hedy has dreams of becoming a star, but are those dreams over before they鈥檝e even really begun? The 1933 film Ecstasy features one of cinema鈥檚 first depictions of a female orgasm. However, away from acting, Hedy has another passion. She is curious about how things work 鈥� taking apart a music box as a child and then rebuilding it 鈥� a fascination that will eventually shape her legacy. Untold Legends: Hedy Lamarr is presented by inventor and model Andini, also featuring special guest, Hollywood actress and insider AnnaSophia Robb.

Content warning: this episode contains sexual themes that may offend.

What makes someone a 鈥渢rue legend鈥�? Untold Legends gives legendary status to those who deserve it 鈥� and tells their story.

Untold Legends is from the 蜜芽传媒 World Service, Radio 5 Live and 蜜芽传媒 Sounds.

An earlier version of this episode contained factual errors. This episode was updated on 22 July 2025 to correct them.