The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

September. 13,1946      NR
Rating:
7.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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

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