Ivy

In 1947, Sam Wood directed this gripping period drama "Ivy", an adaptation of Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes' novel about a scheming Edwardian belle who plots to get rid of her husband and lover by orchestrating their downfall through murder and deception. With Joan Fontaine starring as the cunning Ivy Lexton, the film takes viewers on a thrilling ride of twists and turns, as she navigates the complexities of love, class, and ambition in a society governed by strict social norms.