Cyrano / The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers (Double Feature)

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Cyrano
Cyrano de Bergerac loves the beautiful Roxanne, but unfortunately her heart belongs to someone else, and not to the dashing and nasally superior soldier of fortune. However her boyfriend is not capable of speaking the words of love she needs to hear, so he turns to his friend Cyrano as the source for the flowery prose so vital in the art or romance. This love story, filled with plenty of action for the romantically challenged, earned Ferrer a well deserved Academy Award. His eloquent speaking voice and wonderful mixture of drama, comedy and outstanding swordplay come together for a classic Oscar winning performance.Cyrano de Bergerac is perfect viewing for fans of classic romance everywhere!

The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers
The beautiful and beguiling Barbara Stanwyck stars as Martha Ivers, a rich and powerful woman who marries her childhood friend in order to keep him quiet about a terrible secret the two of them share.. Kirk Douglas in his very first screen appearance co-stars as Martha's husband, a weak and corrupt district attorney who plans on becoming the next governor! When an old friend comes to town, played by Van Heflin, the dreams of political prestige and power may soon be dashed! The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers directed by noted Hollywood filmmaker Lewis Milestone(Mutiny On The Bounty, Pork Chop Hill)combines romance, drama, intrigue, and diabolical double crosses into a real Hollywood thrill ride!