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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers


 

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is a black-and-white film noir motion picture released in the United States in 1946. The movie is based on a story, titled Love Lies Bleeding by playwright John Patrick (using the Jack Patrick), produced and brought to the screen by Hal B. Wallis. The screenplay was written by Robert Rossen and Robert Riskin (uncredited), and was directed by Lewis Milestone.

Trivia

  • Hal B. Wallis was on his was to New York to look for new talent when Lauren Bacall suggested he look up her old drama school classmate, Issur Demsky, better known as Kirk Douglas. This was his first movie role.
  • Also cast, future film director and producer Blake Edwards has an uncredited bit part as a sailor who hitches a ride.