Review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) by David J — 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.

This review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) was written by David J on 12 Nov 2008.

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

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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 Jerome B (214) on 16 Mar 2008

I found this movie oddly compelling - thanks, especially to the performances of Stanwyck and Van Heflin, one of Hollywood's most underrated actors…

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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 David L (3,419) on 28 May 2008

This movie was okay, it was really long and predictable. The role that Lizabeth Scott played just really annoyed me…

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By Ken S (1,985) on 03 Mar 2008

This movie has possibly the most mela-dramatic music ever. Acting is solid all round, and the direction is great…

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By Kristine U (44) on 01 Oct 2010

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

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By Dimitris S (216) on 29 Oct 2009

Quite creepy, but I loved Lizabeth Scott in this. Not bad for a movies I bought for $2.97…

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By Rohan T (42) on 06 Feb 2008

Hotel clerk: There's half as many baths as there is rooms. Half the rooms has bath and half hasn't; that's one way of looking at it…

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By Deadly V (456) on 19 Dec 2012

Very dark film noir that tends 2 get away with more than it seems 2b getting away with…

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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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