The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!
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
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: August 19, 1946
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
- Darryl Hickman - Young Sam
- Janis Wilson - Young Martha
- Ann Doran - Bobbi St. John
- Frank Orth - Hotel Clerk
Screenplay
- Robert Rossen (Screenplay)
- John Patrick (Original Story)
Music: Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography: Victor Milner
Editing: Archie Marshek
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was directed by Lewis Milestone.
- Who stars in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers stars Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas, Judith Anderson, Roman Bohnen.
- How long is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a Drama, Thriller film.
- How much did The Strange Love of Martha Ivers gross?
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Strange Love of Martha Ivers produced?
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
- The themes of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.