The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers.

In 1928, Martha Ivers tries to run away from the guardianship of her wealthy, domineering Aunt, Mrs. Ivers, with her friend, the street-smart, poor Sam Masterson. She is caught and brought home where Martha's tutor, Walter O'Neil, presents his timid son, Walter Jr., as the one responsible for Martha's recovery. Walter Jr. is now Iverstown's district attorney and is married to Martha, who has used her inheritance to expand the Ivers' milling empire, and her influence to get Walter elected as governor of Pennsylvania. Sam is torn between his old