For Love of Ivy (1968)
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- G
- 1h 41min
- Comedy, Drama
- 17 Jul 1968 (USA)
- Movie
Upon learning their maid will be leaving to earn an education, the son of the family decides to set her up with a man.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Sidney Poitier | ... |
Jack Parks
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| Abbey Lincoln | ... |
Ivy Moore
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| Beau Bridges | ... |
Tim Austin
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| Nan Martin | ... |
Doris Austin
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| Lauri Peters | ... |
Gena Austin
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| Carroll O'Connor | ... |
Frank Austin
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Leon Bibb | ... |
Billy Talbot
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| Hugh Hurd | ... |
Jerry
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| Lon Satton | ... |
Harry
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Stanley Greene | ... |
Eddie
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| Paul Harris | ... |
Dealer
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Tony Major | ... |
Dealer
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Clark Morgan | ... |
Dealer
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| Christopher St. John | ... |
Dealer
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Bob Carey | ... |
Dealer
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| Marlene Clark | ... |
Radio Phone Girl
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Laura Greene | ... |
Radio Phone Girl
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Lani Miyazaki | ... |
Radio Phone Girl
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| Lisa Moore | ... |
Cocktail Waitress
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| Gloria Hendry | ... |
Cocktail Waitress
(as Gloria Henry)
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Yolande Toussaint | ... |
Cocktail Waitress
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Gina Harding | ... |
Cocktail Waitress
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Willis Pinkett | ... |
Bartender
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William Matthews | ... |
Partal Driver
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| Josip Elic | ... |
Off Broadway Family
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William Glenesk | ... |
Off Broadway Family
(as The Rev. Wm. Glenesk)
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| Cordy Clark | ... |
Off Broadway Family
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Hope Stansbury | ... |
Off Broadway Family
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Robert Miller | ... |
Off Broadway Family
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Nobuko Uenishi | ... |
Japanese Waitress
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Kôko Mori | ... |
Japanese Waitress
(as Kyoko Morii)
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Kedaki Turner | ... |
Japanese Waitress
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Madge West | ... |
Mrs. Vidal
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Jerome Collamore | ... |
Mr. Vidal
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| Anita Dangler | ... |
Mrs. Kling
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Peter Dohanos | ... |
Dr. Morgan
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| Jennifer O'Neill | ... |
Sandy
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| Robert Bannard | ... |
Freddie
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Sharon Henesy | ... |
Wiggy
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Maeve McGuire | ... |
Cashier
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John Servetnik | ... |
Shipping Clerk
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Elliot Wood | ... |
Milkman
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Joseph Attles | ... |
Doorman
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Bambi Jones | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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| Doris McCarthy | ... |
Glamorous Gambler (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Daniel Mann | ||
Written by
| Robert Alan Aurthur | ... | (screenplay) |
| Sidney Poitier | ... | (original story) |
Produced by
| Joel Glickman | ... | associate producer |
| Edgar J. Scherick | ... | producer |
| Jay Weston | ... | producer |
Music by
| Quincy Jones | ||
Cinematography by
| Joseph F. Coffey | ... | director of photography (as Joseph Coffey) |
Editing by
| Pat Jaffe | ... | (as Patricia Jaffe) |
Editorial Department
| Esther Croft | ... | assistant editor |
| Irving Rathner | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Jean Arley | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Dohanos | ||
Set Decoration by
| Leif Pederen | ... | (as Leif B. Pedersen) |
Costume Design by
| Frank L. Thompson | ... | (as Frank Thompson) |
Makeup Department
| William Chiarelli | ... | hairdresser |
| Scott Cunningham | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Joel Glickman | ... | production manager |
| Alex Hapsas | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Steve Barnett | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| George Nemeny | ... | designer: Kings Point house |
| Don Swanagan | ... | assistant art director |
| Thomas Wright | ... | property master |
| Robert Hart | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Edward Beyer | ... | sound effects editor |
| Charles Federmack | ... | sound |
| Dick Vorisek | ... | sound re-recording engineer (as Richard Vorisek) |
| James Perdue | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Edward Engels | ... | chief grip (as Edward Engels Sr.) |
| Peter Garbarini | ... | camera operator |
| Morton Novak | ... | lighting |
| Tom Volpe | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Phil Ramone | ... | music engineer |
| Quincy Jones | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julia Tucker | ... | script supervisor (as Judy Tucker) |
Additional Crew
| Bob Peak | ... | movie poster illustration |
| Bert Schneiderman | ... | production accountant |
| Connie Schoenberg | ... | production secretary |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinerama Releasing Corporation (1968) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinerama Entertainments (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Europafilm AS (1969) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Parafrance Films (1969) (France) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (1969) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1974) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Nord Video (1981) (Norway) (VHS) (Beta) (Video 2000)
- Star Video (1982) (Australia) (video)
- Buena Vista Pictures (1995) (World-wide)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD) (video)
- MRA Entertainment Group (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2017) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Saks Fifth Avenue (acknowledgment: department store courtesy)
Storyline
| 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.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | Sidney Poitier in the love, love, loveliest movie of the year. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,590,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Jennifer O'Neill. Also the same about Gloria Hendry. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Abbey Lincoln: You Gotta Pay the Band (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | For Love of Ivy See more » |
| Quotes |
Jack Parks:
Looks like you've got a pretty good setup here. Ivy Moore: Too good. I don't want to die here. Jack Parks: You've got to die somewhere. Ivy Moore: Well, isn't it better not to go ignorant and alone? See more » |