It's what the law says isn't it Walter? The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is directed by Lewis Milestone and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and Kirk Douglas (in his film debut). Robert Rossen and Robert Riskin adapt from the short story "Love Lies Bleeding" by playwright John Patrick (using the pseudonym Jack Patrick). It's produced by Hal B. Wallis, the film is scored by Miklos Rozsa,…
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.
Top 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
James Flavin
Police Detective #1
Mickey Kuhn
Young Walter
Charles D. Brown
McCarthy
Blake Edwards
Sleeping Sailor (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Dempsey (uncredited)
Tom Dillon
Police Detective #2 (uncredited)
Reviews
Barbara Stanwyck aways could draw people into her characterisations and end up engendering support and sympathy - however deserving her character was. She excels again here as "Martha Ivers"; a wealthy women trapped in a pretty loveless marriage with débutant Kirk Douglas - a rather pathetic man who has a career built on the coat tails of his powerful wife. When their childhood friend "Sam" (Van Heflin) reappears in…
FAQ about The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
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.…
When was The Strange Love of Martha Ivers released?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was released in 1946.
What genres does The Strange Love of Martha Ivers belong to?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
The cast of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers includes Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas, Judith Anderson.