The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

IMDb 7.1 1946 • 115 min • DramaThriller

Director

Lewis Milestone

Country

US

Plot Summary

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
Barbara Stanwyck Martha Ivers
Van Heflin
Van Heflin Sam Masterson
Lizabeth Scott
Lizabeth Scott Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas Walter O'Neil
Judith Anderson
Judith Anderson Mrs. Ivers