Review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) by Kristine U — 01 Oct 2010

Not Barbara Stanwyck's most engaging performance, Lizabeth Scott steals the show.

This review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) was written by Kristine U on 01 Oct 2010.

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 Tara H (294) on 11 Feb 2016

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By Andre T (297) on 25 Sep 2010

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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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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 Scott R (2,451) on 23 Oct 2016

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