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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’s new marriage is soon in trouble, as she becomes a “trophy wife”. 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.

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An earlier version of this episode contained factual errors. This episode was updated on 22 July 2025 to correct them.

Published on Monday, 23rd June 2025.

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