Biographies of Actors

Hedy Lamarr was a rare kind of woman. She was not only a strikingly beautiful actress who took Hollywood by storm in the 1940s, but she was also an inventorand not just any inventor. Hedy Lamarr's work with radio frequencies is credited with paving the way for Wi-Fi. It seems that the greatest bomb that this bombshell dropped would only fully explode until the last years of her life because when Lamarr passed away in the year 2000, the computing world was just then mainstreaming many of her ideas.Sadly, as amazing as her early career was, in later life, Lamarr became reclusive and had very limited contact with the outside world. It is perhaps ironic that it was the ideas of this recluse that would bring so many people together in the modern world of interconnectedness. In this book, we delve deep into the full unvarnished life and legacy of the woman we know as Hedy Lamarr.Discover a plethora of topics such asThe Runaway BrideThe Controversy of Lamarr's Adopted SonHedy During World War IILamarr's Last FilmArrested for ShopliftingHedy's Disappearing ActAnd much more!Discover the incredible life of Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood star and brilliant inventor. Beyond the silver screen, she co-created technology that paved the way for Wi-Fi and GPS. Perfect for fans of history, film, and science.Get your copy today and uncover the story of a true trailblazer!

One of the foremost screen sirens of her era, Katharine Hepburn, was universally known for her grace, wit, and charm. She rose to the top of celebrity status in the great Golden Age of Hollywood, and she was able to maintain her sense of stardom all the way to her twilight years. During her many years in the limelight, Hepburn was dogged by wild gossip and rumors due to her eccentricities and often solitary lifestyle. Her long-lived affair with heartthrob Spencer Tracy was also quite often the talk of the town.Discover a plethora of topics such as The Suicide of Her Brother Struggling to Perform Love and Marriage Broadway Success Box Office Flops Later Life and Death And much more!Discover the life of Katharine Hepburn, the fiercely independent actress who became a Hollywood legend. With a record four Academy Awards and a trailblazing spirit, she redefined stardom and style. Perfect for fans of classic cinema and iconic performers.Get your copy today and celebrate the legacy of a true screen legend! At Hourly History, we publish history books that are concise, straightforward and take no longer than one hour to read. Receive our new eBooks for free every Friday. Sign up at: www.hourlyhistory.com/free

James Dean is known as the first rebel. He was a '50s-styled, leather-clad biker rebuking authority. With his black turtleneck and a penchant for bongo drums and poetry, he could also easily be a kind of forerunner to the beatniks. And with his unkempt, wild hair and far-reaching philosophies, he is often cited as a kind of early hippie as well. But whatever category you put him in, James Dean was the embodiment of cool. He had a cool look, cool clothes, cool attitude, and a cool backstory that most know nothing about. James Dean began life in Indiana as the descendant of a long line of farmers. After the tragic passing of his mother at a young age and the virtual abandonment of his father, he was left to be raised by his sister and her husband on a farm in Fairmount, Indiana.Inside you will read about... Losing His Family A Troubled Childhood Dean's First Big Breaks Friends and Lovers Dean's Acting and Car Racing Career The Final Ride And much more!Discover the life of James Dean, the cultural icon whose brooding charm and breakout roles made him a symbol of youthful rebellion. Though his career was brief, his impact on film and pop culture remains legendary. Perfect for fans of classic cinema and Hollywood history.Get your copy today and explore the legacy of a true screen legend! At Hourly History, we publish history books that are concise, straightforward and take no longer than one hour to read. Receive our new eBooks for free every Friday. Sign up at: www.hourlyhistory.com/free