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Noir of the week entry
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(this upload seems to be incomplete...)Directed by Lewis Milestone
Writer: John Patrick (story), Robert Rossen, Robert Riskin (uncredited)
Cinematographer: Victor Milner
Plot: Martha Ivers, a young girl under the guardianship of her wealthy, domineering aunt. When her aunt hears Martha's beloved cat wandering on the staircase, Mrs. Ivers attacks the pet with her cane; Martha intervenes and accidentally kills her aunt, although it looks like murder. The incident is overseen by Walter O'Neil, who blackmails her into marrying his son and living a comfortable life in the mansion Martha inherited. When an old friend of Martha's coincidentally shows up years later, matters come to a head and, ultimately, Martha and her husband kill each other.
Trivia:
With an Academy Award-winning director, and major stars such as Barbara Stanwyck and Van Heflin, this is one of the few "big budget" film noirs - possibly the only one in the public domain.
This is Kirk Douglas' film debut.
This is Lizabeth Scott's second film.
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