The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!
1946 · NR · 1h 55m · Drama, Thriller
Genres: Drama, Thriller
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.
Director: Lewis Milestone
Writers: Robert Rossen
Music by: Miklós Rózsa
Cinematography: Victor Milner
Editor: Archie Marshek
Box office: $3M · Rated 7.1/10 by 191 viewers
Cast
Barbara Stanwyck as Martha IversVan Heflin as Sam MastersonLizabeth Scott as Antonia 'Toni' MarachekKirk Douglas as Walter O'NeilJudith Anderson as Mrs. IversRoman Bohnen as Mr. O'NeilDarryl Hickman as Young SamJanis Wilson as Young MarthaAnn Doran as Bobbi St. JohnFrank Orth as Hotel ClerkJames Flavin as Police Detective #1Mickey Kuhn as Young WalterMore like this
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