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THE STRANGE LOVE OF MARTHA IVERS – Miklós Rózsa
GREATEST SCORES OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
Original Review by Craig Lysy
The Paramount Pictures development team was seeking a new film noir project given that the genre was blossoming in the 1940s, captivating audiences far and wide. They believed they found it in the short story “Love Lies Bleeding” by playwright John Patrick, which was re-titled The Strange Love of Martha Ivers for the big screen. Screenwriter Robert Rossen acquired the film rights for $35,000 and was tasked to write the screenplay. Hal B. Wallis was placed in charge of production and Lewis Milestone would take the reins directing. For the cast Barbara Stanwyck would star in the titular role as Martha Ivers, joined by Van Heflin as Sam Masterson in his comeback role following his discharge from the military, Lizabeth Scott as Toni Marachek, Kirk Douglas in his acting debut as Walter O’Neil, and Judith Anderson as Mrs. Ivers. Read more…
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