The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

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

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

Reviews

John Chard

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 ...

CinemaSerf

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...

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