The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
“Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!”
Synopsis
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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Type: Clip • Published 2013-11-12
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Barbara Stanwyck
Martha Ivers
Van Heflin
Sam Masterson
Lizabeth Scott
Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
Kirk Douglas
Walter O'Neil
Judith Anderson
Mrs. Ivers
Roman Bohnen
Mr. O'Neil
Darryl Hickman
Young Sam
Janis Wilson
Young Martha
Ann Doran
Bobbi St. John
Frank Orth
Hotel Clerk
James Flavin
Police Detective #1
Mickey Kuhn
Young Walter
Charles D. Brown
McCarthy
Blake Edwards
Sleeping Sailor (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Dempsey (uncredited)
Tom Dillon
Police Detective #2 (uncredited)
Bert Roach
Man Waiting (uncredited)
John Kellogg
Joe (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rossen
- Original Score
- Miklós Rózsa
- Original Title
- The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Milestone
Robert Rossen, John Patrick
Miklós Rózsa
Victor Milner
Archie Marshek
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Lewis Milestone
Director
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Archie Marshek
Editor
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Miklós Rózsa
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers about?
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.
Who directed The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was directed by Lewis Milestone.
Who stars in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
The principal cast of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers includes Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas, Judith Anderson.
When was The Strange Love of Martha Ivers released and how long is it?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did The Strange Love of Martha Ivers make at the box office?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers grossed $3.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was composed by Miklós Rózsa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).