The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

1946 · directed by Lewis Milestone

Rating
84/100
Hit
yes

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.

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), directed by Lewis Milestone, rates 84/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

  • Barbara Stanwyck
  • Van Heflin
  • Lizabeth Scott
  • Kirk Douglas
  • Judith Anderson
  • Roman Bohnen
  • Darryl Hickman
  • Janis Wilson
  • Ann Doran
  • Frank Orth

Crew

More from Lewis Milestone

  1. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) — 98/100 · hit
  2. Of Mice and Men (1939) — 83/100 · hit
  3. Rain (1932) — 77/100
  4. Pork Chop Hill (1959) — 76/100
  5. The Front Page (1931) — 72/100
  6. Mutiny on the Bounty (1962) — 67/100

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