Review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) by Ingrid G — 02 May 2009

Suspenseful, good acting, and I really liked Douglas in this movie.

This review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) was written by Ingrid G on 02 May 2009.

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sherwin L (102) on 30 Apr 2015

Dark. Very dark. A decent example of film noir. Did not see the end twists coming, but did enjoy it all the way…

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By Anna S (420) on 12 Nov 2008

1946 Film Noir... a rarity for me to watch one of these, but I can say I was not bored. Solid and gripping…

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By Jeffrey M. Anderson (3,573) for Combustible Celluloid (2,644) on 01 Jul 2012

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is one of those really dark films noir that tends to get away with more than it seems to be getting away with…

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By Glen O (56) on 05 Apr 2013

This is a great film noir with a brilliant performance from Barbara Stanwyck…

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By Tara H (294) on 11 Feb 2016

I love film noir and this is a good one. First role for Kirk Douglas and he does look young in it. Great role for Barbara Stanwyk too…

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By Mikey M (358) on 07 May 2011

You were looking for trouble - a good kind of trouble Treachery rules in this steamy, noir-ish movie…

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By Andre T (297) on 25 Sep 2010

Black-and-white film noir released in the United States in 1946, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott and an young Kirk Douglas…

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By Michael A (1,637) on 27 Oct 2016

I love this movie. It's got the dark side of human nature and the tough luck side that finally finds a path. Good acting for the most part…

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By David S (4,459) on 14 Mar 2008

Good performances (especially from Douglas) highlight this melodrama with shades of noir…

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By Jaime R (504) on 01 Aug 2014

I have my reservations when it comes to Barbara Stanwyck…

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