When Ivy, an Edwardian belle, begins to like Miles, a wealthy gentleman, she is unsure of what to do with her husband, Jervis, or her lover, Dr. Roger. She then hatches a plan to get rid of them both.
In 1900s London, Ivy is a beautiful and ambitious young woman who marries for money, but finds her wealthy husband dull and uninspiring. Driven by her desire for a more exciting life and a higher social standing, she embarks on a series of dangerous affairs and ultimately resorts to murder to achieve her goals. Her actions lead her down a dark path, entangled in a web of deceit and intrigue as she attempts to conceal her crimes.
Ivy was met with mixed reviews upon its release. While Joan Fontaine's performance was often praised for its intensity, the film's plot was sometimes criticized for being convoluted or melodramatic. It found a niche audience among fans of film noir and mystery thrillers, but did not achieve widespread critical acclaim.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Ivy' is not widely documented with specific Google user ratings available. However, historical viewer comments suggest appreciation for its period setting and the central performance, though some found the story less engaging than other films of the era.
The film was based on the novel 'The Murder of Lydia Gourlay' by Marie Belloc Lowndes, who also wrote 'The Lodger', another story adapted for the screen.
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