The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)

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Published on Aug 4, 2023
Barbara Stanwyck and Kirk Douglas lead this Lewis Milestone–directed noir. Walter O’Neil (Douglas) and Martha Ivers (Stanwyck) share a secret: they’re the only two people who witnessed Martha hit her aunt over the head with a cane, killing her instantly. Between Walter’s alcoholism and Martha’s love for another man, the two have a loveless marriage. That is, until Sam Masterson (Van Heflin) returns to town.

Why Watch It? Kirk Douglas is often identified as the tough guy for his roles in movies like Spartacus (1960) and The Bad and the Beautiful (1952). But for his motion-picture debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, he’s anything but intimidating.

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