She also possessed a stunning mind.
The only woman in the room summary.
A must for historical fiction fans.
One of the most beautiful women ever to grace the silver screen hedy lamarr also designed a secret weapon against nazi germany.
From her marriage to an austrian arms dealer before world war two to her career as an american movie star she fought to become more than just a pretty face.
Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising nazi party and led to marriage with an austrian arms dealer.
By marie benedict release date.
Marie benedict s research into her life shines through.
The only woman in the room was a well written glimpse into the life of hedy lamarr.
In her latest portrayal of a lesser known woman scientist benedict the other einstein 2016 etc spins the tale of lamarr born hedwig kiesler from her late teens in austria through her success in hollywood.
Divided into two parts the only woman in the room begins in pre world war ii austria where the young theater actress hedy kiesler has just wrapped up a magical performance as sissy austria s beloved empress.
Could the world handle both.