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Play Time: 115 mins
Drama, Thriller
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

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.

Status: Released (1946-08-19)
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total
Screen:Robert Rossen, John Patrick, Robert Riskin
Productions: Paramount Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
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John Chard

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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 ....

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CinemaSerf

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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 ....

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