The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)

NR 09/13/1946 (US) Drama, Thriller 1h 55m

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Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!

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Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.

Lewis Milestone

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Robert Rossen

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Barbara Stanwyck

Martha Ivers
Van Heflin

Sam Masterson
Lizabeth Scott

Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
Kirk Douglas

Walter O'Neil
Judith Anderson

Mrs. Ivers
Roman Bohnen

Mr. O'Neil
Darryl Hickman

Young Sam
Janis Wilson

Young Martha
Ann Doran

Bobbi St. John
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A review by John Chard

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Written by John Chard on September 9, 2019

It's what the law says isn't it Walter?

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is directed by Lewis Milestone and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas (in his film debut). Robert Rossen and Robert Riskin adapt from the short story "Love Lies Bleeding" by playwright John Patrick (using the pseudonym Jack Patrick). It's produced by Hal B. Wallis, the film is scored by Miklos Rozsa, photographed by Victor Milner, the art design is by Hans Dreier and the costumes come courtesy of multi Oscar winner Edith Head.

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