The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

Aug 19, 1946

1h 55m

★ 7.1

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Martha Ivers

Barbara Stanwyck

Sam Masterson

Van Heflin

Antonia 'Toni' Marachek

Lizabeth Scott

Walter O'Neil

Kirk Douglas

Mrs. Ivers

Judith Anderson

Mr. O'Neil

Roman Bohnen

Young Sam

Darryl Hickman

Young Martha

Janis Wilson

Bobbi St. John

Ann Doran

Hotel Clerk

Frank Orth

Police Detective #1

James Flavin

Young Walter

Mickey Kuhn

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