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21
Aug 2018

Towner Film: Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

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Hedy Lamarr, a Jewish refugee from Hitler’s Austria, first gained notoriety in 1933 by appearing nude in steamy German flick, Ecstasy. In 1937, she was discovered by Louis B. Mayer in Paris and signed to MGM, returning to Hollywood, he began to promote her as the “world’s most beautiful woman in the world”.—Towner Art Gallery

Parable of modern sexual politics and assumptions about science

While starring opposite Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, James Stewart and William Powell, Hedy toyed with inventing in her spare time. The result, discovered during WWII, was a radio system we now use as the basis for bluetooth and wifi. Long overdue for rediscovery, Hedy’s story has to be seen to be believed.

“Alexandra Dean’s excellent and important documentary about her is very instructive – a parable of modern sexual politics and assumptions about science.” – The Guardian

Women in Film
In the centenary year of the 1918 suffrage act, celebrating women’s voices has never been more important. With this in mind, we present a season dedicated entirely to women in film. All the films in this season are directed or co-directed by women, and most are female-focused in their narrative.

Directed by Alexandra Dean, 2018, 88 min
Rated 12A
23 August, 2.00pm
Tickets: £8.50 – standard £7.00 – concessions & Towner Members £5.00 – Under 18s

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Towner Art Gallery
Devonshire Park
College Road
Eastbourne
BN21 4JJ
+44 (0)1323 434670
www.townereastbourne.org.uk

About Towner
Towner is an award-winning contemporary art gallery and museum for South East England.

We present major exhibitions of UK and international contemporary art – and as a museum, we also have a renowned collection of art from across the ages. Learning and participation are at the heart of what we do.

We pride ourselves on providing an outstanding visitor experience – our staff are always happy to talk with you!

“One of the most creative and brilliantly run institutions in visual arts anywhere”
– Laura Cumming, The Observer

Free Admission
Open 10.00am to 5.00pm
Tuesday to Sunday &
Bank Holiday Mondays

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