The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)

08/19/1946 (US) • 1h 55m

Drama, Thriller

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

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

Janis Wilson

Young Martha

Ann Doran

Bobbi St. John


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$3,250,000.00

Keywords

husband wife relationship

childhood trauma

family secrets

film noir

black and white

alcoholic

district attorney

based on short story

childhood friends

female tycoon

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