Hedy Lamarr: 2. The golden cage
An arms dealer and a world on the brink of war. After the Ecstasy scandal, Hedy gets married. But the Nazi threat is growing in Austria and Hedy鈥檚 new marriage is soon in trouble.
A wealthy arms dealer and a world on the brink of war. After the scandal of the Ecstasy movie, Hedy gets married. The threat from the growing influence of the Nazi Party is intensifying in Austria and across Europe. Hedy鈥檚 new marriage is soon in trouble, as she becomes a 鈥渢rophy wife鈥�. As her husband discusses ammunition deals with men like Benito Mussolini, Hedy begins to plot her escape. Untold Legends: Hedy Lamarr is presented by inventor and model Andini, also featuring 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.
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Untold Legends: Hedy Lamarr
What makes a true legend? Hedy Lamarr - the Hollywood star, overlooked for her inventions
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