Review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) by Apollo R — 08 Jan 2007

2 of my faves, Stanwyck and Douglas. Right on.

This review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) was written by Apollo R on 08 Jan 2007.

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

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By Eeva H (43) on 21 Dec 2007

The opening scenes are weird, but once you get into the story it flows so well in the typical noir fashion; suspicions and misunderstandings…

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By Bethany B (109) on 08 Nov 2008

Some bits that don't sit well with my modern sensibilities (particularly the movie's view of the female characters), but once it got going,…

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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 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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In my eyes Janis Wilson whom played the young Martha Ivers stole the whole show…

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