The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
GPTKB entity
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:aspect_ratio |
1.33:1
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| gptkbp:available_on |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray Streaming services. |
| gptkbp:awards |
Nominated for Emmy Awards
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| gptkbp:based_on |
a story by John Patrick
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946 film) |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
$1 million |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Sam_Masterson
gptkb:Martha_Ivers Toni Marachek Walter O' Neil Mr. Ivers Mrs. Ivers |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Complex characters
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| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Franz_Planer
gptkb:Victor_Milner gptkb:Charles_Lawton_Jr. |
| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Color
Black and white black and white |
| gptkbp:costume_design |
Authentic costumes
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Mixed reviews
mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Considered a classic of film noir.
Influence on psychological thrillers considered a classic of film noir |
| gptkbp:design |
Period-accurate sets
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Paul_Wendkos
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Lewis_Milestone
gptkb:Tay_Garnett |
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:Elmo_Williams
gptkb:Frank_Bracht gptkb:W._Donn_Hayes Elmo Veron |
| gptkbp:editing |
Pacing and tension
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" You can't escape the past."
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| gptkbp:film_festival |
Various film festivals.
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| gptkbp:film_length |
116 minutes
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_Strange_Love_of_Martha_Ivers_(remake)
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| gptkbp:follows |
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946 film)
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
gptkb:thriller film noir |
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
DVD release in 2005
Multiple home media releases. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Later film noir films
later film noir films Modern psychological thrillers. Film studies and analysis. Later TV dramas |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:German_Expressionism
gptkb:Film_noir gptkb:The_Postman_Always_Rings_Twice film noir film adaptations of literature |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Real-life events
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| gptkbp:inspired |
Various adaptations in literature
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:language_spoken |
Witty and sharp
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Cult following
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| gptkbp:makeup_artist |
Realistic makeup
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:George_Duning
gptkb:Miklós_Rózsa |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Non-linear storytelling
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| gptkbp:notable_aspect |
gptkb:soundtrack
Cinematography style Elizabeth Taylor's performance |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
Nominated for Academy Award for Best Cinematography
Nominated for Academy Award for Best Original Score Nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated for Academy Award for Best Actress |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I want to be free!"
" I can't help it, I love you." " I can't live without you." " You can't escape your past." " You made me what I am." " I can't forget you, Martha." |
| gptkbp:original_network |
gptkb:ABC
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| gptkbp:plot |
A woman is torn between her past and her present when her childhood love returns.
A woman is haunted by her past and her relationship with two men. |
| gptkbp:plot_summary |
A woman confronts her past and the consequences of her actions.
A woman is haunted by her past and the murder she committed. |
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
January 24, 1970
November 15, 1980 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkb:Columbia_Pictures_Television |
| gptkbp:rating |
NR
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| gptkbp:release_date |
April 1946
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| gptkbp:release_format |
theatrical release
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1970
gptkb:1980 gptkb:1990 1946 |
| gptkbp:released |
1946
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| gptkbp:remake |
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (TV film, 1980)
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (TV film, 1970) The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1990) The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1990 TV film) |
| gptkbp:runtime |
100 minutes
116 minutes 74 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenings |
Television premiere
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:John_Patrick
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| gptkbp:set_in |
Small town in the United States
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| gptkbp:setting |
a small town in the United States
Small town in the United States |
| gptkbp:sound_design |
Innovative sound effects
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Van_Heflin
gptkb:Brian_Keith gptkb:Kirk_Douglas gptkb:Elizabeth_Taylor gptkb:Glenn_Ford gptkb:Barbara_Stanwyck gptkb:Lizabeth_Scott gptkb:Kim_Novak |
| gptkbp:theme |
Love and betrayal
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| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:Love
gptkb:Obsession gptkb:betrayal gptkb:revenge gptkb:Betrayal gptkb:Guilt obsession guilt |
| gptkbp:viewership |
High ratings on premiere
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Rod_Steiger
gptkb:Lewis_Milestone gptkb:Diana_Dill |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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