The Strange Love of Martha Ivers(1946)
“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.
Director
Lewis Milestone
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$3M
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
Roman Bohnen
as Mr. O'Neil
Darryl Hickman
as Young Sam
Janis Wilson
as Young Martha
Ann Doran
as Bobbi St. John
Frank Orth
as Hotel Clerk
James Flavin
as Police Detective #1
Mickey Kuhn
as Young Walter
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1946
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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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.
Who directed The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?▼
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was directed by Lewis Milestone and released in 1946. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?▼
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?▼
The cast of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers includes 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 and more.
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