The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott
Directed by Lewis Milestone
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.
Runtime: 115 min.
Rating: 7.3
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Thriller
Keywords: husband wife relationship,childhood trauma,family secrets,noir,district attorney,based on short story,childhood friends,alcoholic husband,female tycoon
Cast
Martha Ivers
Sam Masterson
Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
Walter O'Neil
Mrs. Ivers
Mr. O'Neil
Young Sam
Young Martha
Bobbi St. John
Hotel Clerk
Police Detective #1
Young Walter
McCarthy
Sleeping Sailor (uncredited)
Dempsey (uncredited)
Police Detective #2 (uncredited)
Man Waiting (uncredited)
Joe (uncredited)