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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
“Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!”
7.1 / 10• 1946• 1h 55m•NR• English
DramaThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Barbara Stanwyck
Martha Ivers
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lewis Milestone's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
