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		yodon 3 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Analysis of Hedy Lamarr's Contribution to Spread-S... The name "Hedley Lamarr" was, obviously, a play on Hedy Lamarr, who sued the filmmakers for using her name.

satori99 3 days ago [–]

Mel Brooks did not even try to defend against this. He is a huge admirer of her. He thought it was appropriate to pay her and apologise for any offence she may have taken from the gag. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQef9PqjKbG/

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