Review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) by Lee B — 05 Jul 2008

After Bette Davis, there is no one to beat Barbara Stanwyck at ICY!

This review of The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) was written by Lee B on 05 Jul 2008.

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

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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 Kevin S (2,121) on 17 Aug 2009

Itâ??s a shame this film hasnâ??t been preserved better, but itâ??s in poor condition and the music must also overly melodramatic…

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