Show Notes
Screen Directors Playhouse presents “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers,” episode 74, originally broadcast on June 23, 1950. Barbara Stanwyck reprises her acclaimed film role as Martha Ivers in this adaptation of the 1946 Paramount drama, based on John Patrick’s story “Love Lies Bleeding.”
When Sam Masterson returns to the industrial town of Iverstown, he is drawn back into the life of Martha Ivers and her politically powerful husband, District Attorney Walter O’Neil. Old loyalties, buried memories, and growing suspicion shape this tense noir drama, adapted for radio by Richard Allen Simmons. Guest screen director Lewis Milestone appears in connection with the broadcast.
Old Time Radio Classics presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.
Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 30:11 Closing
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