For Love of Ivy

Plot Summary

A white family has had the same Black maid for many years. When she tells them she wants to go back to school and will be leaving soon, the 20ish year old son decides what she needs is a change and begins searching for a man to wine and dine her, but who won't marry her, thinking that this will distract her from her plans. The man he finds doesn't entirely cooperate.

Top Cast

Sidney Poitier Jack Parks

Abbey Lincoln Ivy Moore

Beau Bridges Tim Austin

Nan Martin Doris Austin

Lauri Peters Gena Austin