| Hedy Lamarr (Stranger In Paradise) |
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A tribute to Viennese actress Hedy Lamarr
(1913-2000), considered by some to be the
most beautiful actress ever. Tony Bennett's
"Stranger In Paradise" seems to compliment
the photos of the exotic Lamarr, who, after
some films in her native Austria (including
the racy "Ecstacy" in 1933), was signed to
MGM but was usually given decorative roles,
much to the intellectual actress's dismay.
Among her best remembered films are "Algiers"
(1938), "Ziegfeld Girl" (1941) in which she
costarred with Judy Garland, Lana Turner and
James Stewart, "Boom Town" with Clark Gable,
Spencer Tracy, and Claudette Colbert, "Her
Highness And The Bellboy" (1945), "Strange
Woman" (1946), "Dishonored Lady" (1947) and
"Samson And Delilah" (1949). The end of the
40s saw her career fade, and in the last
years of her life she lived in Atamonte
Springs, Florida, and her eyesight began to
fail her in the 1980s. In 1997, the
anti-jamming device she had co-created during
WWII brought her new recognition and she sent
her son to accept her accolade on her behalf.
She passed away from natural causes in 2000.
Four times married, once to British actor
John Loder, she had three children (one of
whom she adopted). Hope you enjoy this
slideshow, with these wonderful pics of this
gorgeous lady at her best!
DISCLAIMER: All photos, stills, clips and
music are copyrighted to their respective
owners. No infringement intended.
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Durée : 197 s |
| Algiers (1938) Hedy Lamarr, Charles Boyer |
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Algiers (1938) Hedy Lamarr, Charles Boyer.
Based on the 1937 adaptation of Roger
D'Ashelbe's popular French novel PEPE LE
MOKO, a renowned thief has been hiding from
police in the Casbah, the native quarter of
Algiers, for more than two years. Inspectors
Slimaine and Louvaine (Joseph Calleia and
Walter Kinsgsford) see Pepe Le Moko (Charles
Boyer) repeatedly, but until he strays
outside the Casbah they are powerless to
arrest him. Then a member of PepeÂ’s inner
circle, worried about his own safety, rats
Pepe's hideout location to the police while
simultaneously warning Pepe about the breach.
Pepe and numerous bystanders, including
attractive Gaby (Hedy Lamarr), are wounded as
the band of thieves narrowly escapes the
police. Gaby and Pepe begin to fall in love
as the schemes to ensnare the master criminal
grow deeper and more devious. This
suspenseful romantic thriller, a Hollywood
classic, features fine performances, a
quality score, and excellent cinematography
by James Wong Howe.
Awards:Nominated for 4 Oscars.
Hedy Lamarr (from IMDB)
On November 9, 1913, Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler
was born in Vienna, Austria, to a banker and
his wife.
Her first role was a bit part in the German
film Geld auf der Straße (1930)(aka "Money
on the Street") in 1930. In 1932 she appeared
in a German film called Ekstase (1933) (US
title: "Ecstasy") and had made the gutsy move
to be nude. The film's nude scenes created a
sensation all over the world. The scenes,
very tame by today's standards, caused the
film to be banned by the US government at the
time. She was brought to the attention of MGM
mogul Louis B. Mayer, who signed her to a
contract (a notorious prude when it came to
his studio's films, Mayer signed her against
his better judgment, but the money he knew
her notoriety would bring in to the studio
overrode any "moral" concerns he may have
had). However, he insisted she change her
name and make good, wholesome films. Hedy
made her American film debut as Gaby in
Algiers (1938). This was followed a year
later by Lady of the Tropics (1939). In 1942
she landed the plum role of Tondelayo in the
classic White Cargo (1942). Unfortunately
for Hedy, she turned down the leads in both
Gaslight (1940) and Casablanca (1942), both
of which would have cemented her standing in
the minds of the American public. In 1949 she
appeared as Delilah opposite Victor Mature's
Samson in Cecil B. DeMille's epic Samson and
Delilah (1949). This proved to be Paramount
Pictures' most profitable movie to date,
bringing in $12 million in rental from
theaters. She was to make only six more films
between 1949 and 1957, the last being The
Female Animal (1958). Hedy then retired to
Florida, where she died on January 19, 2000.
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