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Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them! - The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
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Title: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

Release Date: 19 Aug 1946

Runtime: 1h 55m

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Director: Paramount Pictures

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (168 votes)

Cast

  • Martha Ivers: Barbara Stanwyck
  • Sam Masterson: Van Heflin
  • Antonia 'Toni' Marachek: Lizabeth Scott
  • Walter O'Neil: Kirk Douglas
  • Mrs. Ivers: Judith Anderson
  • Mr. O'Neil: Roman Bohnen
  • Young Sam: Darryl Hickman
  • Young Martha: Janis Wilson
  • Bobbi St. John: Ann Doran
  • Hotel Clerk: Frank Orth
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