On this episode of Our American Stories Hedy Lamarr set a high standard for more than screen performance She negotiated for fair contract terms - and in her spare time applied her mind to solve a torpedo guidance problem for the U S Navy in wartime Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories she was one of the most beautiful and accomplished actresses of her day But she was also a world-class mind behind some of America's most cutting-edge modern technology Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]