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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 83.5 / 100
1946·Drama / Film-Noir / Romance·1h 55m

THE STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS

“Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!”

Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.

Above the Line
Lewis Milestone·DirectorRobert Rossen·ScreenplayVictor Milner·Director of PhotographyMiklós Rózsa·Original Music ComposerArchie Marshek·Editor
Cast
Barbara Stanwyck·Martha IversVan Heflin·Sam MastersonLizabeth Scott·Antonia 'Toni' MarachekKirk Douglas·Walter O'NeilJudith Anderson·Mrs. IversRoman Bohnen·Mr. O'NeilDarryl Hickman·Young SamJanis Wilson·Young MarthaAnn Doran·Bobbi St. JohnFrank Orth·Hotel Clerk
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Lewis Milestone·Director
Writing· 1
Robert Rossen·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Victor Milner·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Archie Marshek·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Miklós Rózsa·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Hal B. Wallis·Producer
By the Numbers
83.5
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#A02020
#E0C060
Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features three individuals in a dramatic, illustrated style against a white background. In the upper center, a man with light brown hair and a dark s”

dramaromancefilm-noir
Key Elements
Pearl Earring
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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