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Hedy Lamarr: June 1, 1942

Hedy Lamarr: June 1, 1942

At the time of her LIFE cover, the stunning MGM contract star had just finished filming "Tortilla Flat," the big-screen adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel. Lamarr usually played ultra-glam heroines, but in this film she is "Sweets" Ramirez, a poor Portuguese girl.

In this photo: Hedy Lamarr

Photo: Bob Landry/Time & Life Pictures

Jun 01, 1942