For Love of Ivy

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For Love of Ivy ★★ 1968 (PG)

Poitier is a trucking executive who has a gambling operation on the side. Ivy is the Black maid of a rich white family who is about to leave her job to look for romance. The two are brought together but the road to true love doesn't run smooth. Based on a story by Poitier. 102m/C VHS, DVD . Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges, Carroll O'Connor, Nan Martin; D: Daniel Mann; M: Quincy Jones.

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