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Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' Relationship

Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' relationship was built on a love of invention.

Aired 05/18/2018

American Masters

Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' Relationship

Clip: 5/18/2018 | 2m 41sVideo has Closed Captions

Hedy Lamarr and Howard Hughes' relationship was built on a love of invention.

Hedy Lamarr and aviation tycoon Howard Hughes were romantically involved and bonded over their love of invention. Hughes gave her complete access to his team of scientists to help her execute her inventions. Lamarr designed a new wing shape for Hughes' planes to make them more aerodynamic. This, as revealed in the film, is only the tip of the iceberg when it came to Lamarr’s pre-war inventions.

Aired 05/18/2018

Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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