The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)

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Released:
1946-08-19

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.

Director:
Lewis Milestone

Runtime:
1h 55min

Genre:
Drama, Thriller

  • Cast:
  • Barbara Stanwyck
    as
    Martha Ivers
  • Van Heflin
    as
    Sam Masterson
  • Lizabeth Scott
    as
    Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
  • Kirk Douglas
    as
    Walter O'Neil
  • Judith Anderson
    as
    Mrs. Ivers