The Strange Love of Martha Ivers_
"Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!"
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.
Starring
Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott
Box Office
$3.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers was released 80 years ago in 1946.
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...
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 55m.
CAST (20)
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)
Olin Howland
Newspaper Clerk (uncredited)
Gladden James
John (uncredited)
BOX OFFICE
$3.3M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (183 votes)
Popularity
1
Box Office
$3,250,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
The cast of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers includes Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott, Kirk Douglas, Judith Anderson.
How much did The Strange Love of Martha Ivers make at the box office?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers earned $3,250,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 183 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller