husband wife relationship,childhood trauma,family secrets,film noir,black and white,alcoholic,district attorney,based on short story,childhood friends,female tycoon

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Lewis Milestone
  • Profile picture of Barbara Stanwyck
    Martha Ivers Barbara Stanwyck
  • Profile picture of Van Heflin
    Sam Masterson Van Heflin
  • Profile picture of Lizabeth Scott
    Antonia 'Toni' Marachek Lizabeth Scott
  • Profile picture of Kirk Douglas
    Walter O'Neil Kirk Douglas
  • Profile picture of Judith Anderson
    Mrs. Ivers Judith Anderson
  • Profile picture of Roman Bohnen
    Mr. O'Neil Roman Bohnen
  • Profile picture of Darryl Hickman
    Young Sam Darryl Hickman
  • Profile picture of Janis Wilson
    Young Martha Janis Wilson

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Keywords

  • husband wife relationship
  • childhood trauma
  • family secrets
  • film noir
  • black and white
  • alcoholic
  • district attorney
  • based on short story
  • childhood friends
  • female tycoon