For Love of Ivy (1968): A Romantic Comedy Classic with Sidney Poitier

[@carolynnewyork6919]

Wow this is really early movie 4 both of them. They are art on screen. That you.❤

[@ahmedsirour]

For Abbey Lincoln, yes, this was only her second film, outside of her already established music career, but for Sidney, he was nearly a 20-year vet at this point, though this was his first film he was ever wrote as his own original screenplay/story, which was big thing for a Black Hollywood actor. At this point, Sidney was the uncontested box office king, since this movie came right after back-to-back hits with 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' that came out in '67. What I love about 'For Love of Ivy' is that it is the first time you had a love scene between two Black leads in a major film, which may seem so normal today, but was a big deal in '68.

[@scorpio54williams96]

I can't count the times that I have watched this movie. Every time I watch it feels like the first time I watched it.

[@KimLee-h3k]

Sidney Poitier never failed us when it came to his acting. I loved this 🎥🎥🎥🍿🍿 movie.❤❤❤❤❤ Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️. Thanks for the movie 😊😊😊😊

[@ahayahlove37]

OMG I LOVED THIS MOVIE I'M 65 AND NEVER HEARD OF IT WOW I'M WATCHING AGAIN YALL

[@joeelrod1394]

I love old movies, especially when it's raining

[@blacktreemedia]

Well I am glad we are bringing the entertainment for what sounds like a cozy rainy date night. 🍷🍿

[@bernadettebrown4655]

Absolutely the best

[@kazkazzie3906]

It's the best time to watch movies 😊

[@eileenboyce7789]

Wish that the public could see more of these kinds of film.

[@KimFincher-th7yt]

what I get from the love of ivy is that she realized there's more there's greatness in her but when people expect you not to grow they like you to stay competent and stay complacent and not that have what you yearn and earned for so I will say for the love of ivy I'm glad she wants to get away and I'm glad that this movie shows us you don't wear the title.where people title) others keep you in their space so your place is there comfort for you relying on them for you to be able to keep a job .

[@doreekaplan2589]

Our family spent the summer of 1967 in Europe. At a restaurant we saw Sydney where Mom introduced herself as his biggest fan. "Oh, no," he said. "My Moms my biggest fan." Very friendly, warm guy. Memorable meeting him.

[@blacktreemedia]

Your lucky

[@GregoryGLake]

Is it unbelievable the fake memories that are posted on this site.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

😂😂​@@GregoryGLake

[@MsEbony-pl7bi]

I wasn’t born during this time but I love classics

[@NATHANIELFREDEREICKDJOHNNSON]

M

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

The time that you are born has nothing to do with enjoying a movie.

[@sharon18334]

sidney was my dream man growing up as teenager. No one could hold a candle to him. Good looking, smart, classy and sophisticated

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

If you are a black woman, you were not his dream girl.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

​​@@Michelle-pn9xtThat is not true. He never stated a dreamgirl. But, his love affair and heavy romance was with Diahnn Carol. He wanted his cake and eat it too. But he liked black women, the difference is the white woman came along and cooked for him and that was it. He was not as arrogant as the other one...

[@tracymcelroy5445]

My two favorite movie is this one and Claudine.

[@colstonlchinese]

I ❤Claudine!

[@michaelgee683]

People have spelt on Claudine. I love that movie.

[@Winnib7479]

I was 13 years old in 1968, I have always wanted to see it again. Thank you ! ❤

[@VictorECooper1]

I was five yrs old in 68; I love this movie, we need more like these

[@dmtrstg1]

Sidney Poitier is always calm & cool in all his movies RIP.

[@michelenix1562]

❤ Frederick Leonard seems to have followed in, Mr. Poitiers' steps. 😊❤😊

[@luckybragg665]

I agree! 💯

[@vicycross6037]

Never heard of this movie! It was great to watch, thank you!

[@blacktreemedia]

Glad you enjoyed it! We enjoyed it also

[@mimic6408]

I’ve wanted to see this film again for many years. I saw it as a little child and I love it even more now. A classic. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Butterfly-sp4hr]

Thank you so much for posting this film. I adore Ivy/Abby Lincoln in this role.

[@blacktreemedia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@haroldpeters4523]

Love this movie,never heard of it. Hidden in plain sight gems.

[@brendaparris457]

I love this movie, it's my second time watching it. I'm so pleased I found it on KZbin.

[@Jaa.830]

Sidney Poitiers charming elegant business man character is what Hollywood failed to show us from 50s 60s era as many black men was doing super well high privileged life due to their intellectual skills loved Ending 👏🏼👏🏼💫🌹😊

[@joylynne8]

One of my favorite love stories. Thank you for posting.

[@blacktreemedia]

Mine too!

[@kathyh4804]

Thank you for sharing this movie! I thought I had seen all Sidney Pointiers films but I never saw this one. He was a class act! Too bad there aren’t more like him. I didn’t like the 60s much, all the “groovy” talk, or the movies but this was well done

[@benjamintaylor4402]

The 60s was a grooovy time, dude!

[@rosettarose5280]

One of my favorite movies. I have it on video cassette as well as dvd. So happy to see it here❤❤❤. As a teenager, Sidney was my Denzel Washington. In my eyes, he has no replacement. At that time , there was no one like him

[@ssmith6550]

Really enjoyed watching Poitier with my mum. I still love him. Rest in eternal peace you beautiful man.❤

[@blacktreemedia]

Your mum?

[@ediewall6360]

So very well acted. Nostalgic to see a film back in the 60s. Fun to see them all when they were so young. The story was not predictable .The dialogue was intense at times and well crafted,

[@AngelineTIBWITTA]

They don't make good movies like this any more. But GOD is still GOOD!

[@robertaclemmons7999]

Yes, He is/ ♥

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@robertaclemmons7999 He was not into black women, so why do you need the heart?

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Lots of great movies today... Look for them.

[@jedwing]

@@Michelle-pn9xt That's wrong. His wife was Canadian but still Black and he went out with Dianne Carroll for a long time. Guess what, she's Black too. But even if he wasn't so what? He was the first big Black film star that was undeniable and a positive, classy, and awesome representative of us folks.

[@mariapasos7482]

I enjoyed Everything about this Love Story. Thank you so much .

[@blacktreemedia]

So glad!

[@AviaAvia707]

This is how I spent my January 20th, 2025 watching great movies ❤❤❤

[@ToniWilson-c4q]

Boy !! , I remember this beautiful classic here , such a wonderful & delightful movie to warm every ❤😊👍🏾

[@blacktreemedia]

Classic

[@JAMESPATTERSON-mk9sr]

Sidney Poitiers next movie after the fantastic trio of 1967 movies that made him the number one star of 1967 ! Handsome , articulate , well dressed , great manners .

[@kirkmitchell-e9d]

here we go again black man articulate.

[@belladonna5904]

​@kirkmitchell-e9d what's wrong with liking an articulate black man? Sheesh.

[@kirkmitchell-e9d]

@@belladonna5904 you dont get it.They are always surprised to hear a well spoken black person.White people and other's have a view of us only speaking EBONICS.

[@Edward-em2fn]

White American Will, Never Change......

[@jedwing]

@@kirkmitchell-e9d He was. All true.

[@Wages6101]

I am so very happy I found you Black Tree TV. God Bless you.

[@blacktreemedia]

We are lucky for finding you. Hope all is well

[@colstonlchinese]

A film gem! Thank you for sharing!

[@andreatrue3054]

This was my first film that I saw in a movie 🍿 theater ❤ 🥤

[@TheRozberry]

I've always wanted to see this movie.

[@kincamell2]

Gratitude for sharing.

[@CeadMileFailte-w3z]

This movie is a pure 24 carat gem, love it!

[@bizhope007]

Such a coool movie. Loved it.❤❤

[@benjamintaylor4402]

Real grooovy, dude!

[@maudeencollier9521]

Absolutely loved this. And him .❤❤

[@helenefrench4275]

Thank you so much for that movie. I hope everybody watching it will enjoy it :)

[@blacktreemedia]

I hope so too!

[@lynnaridgeway2104]

Great movie. Glad it came along. Love Mr. Poitier.

[@annemccarron2281]

Everybody loved Sidney Portier!

[@carolynharriston6603]

EXCELLENT movie. Thank you.

[@scorpio54williams96]

I love this movie so much until I have watched it too many times to count. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@georgezayer2934]

It is a well-done movie , and definitely Ivy fit very well for this movie.

[@sabevabg]

Thank you , Black Tree TV.

[@eileenboyce7789]

Another enjoyable film, with brilliant acting, which also star Sidney Potter.

[@KhayanLewis]

Love This!!!!💌and " A Warm December".

[@mariajensen3838]

I love this movie❤

[@cassandramuhammad4127]

Thank you!!!! This is one of my favorite movies. Been waiting for this one to be posted. Love it!! Sidney Portier is most definitely my favorite old school actor.😍

[@NovemberReigne]

Me and my mom loved him too, he was the G.O.A.T❤

[@1995RangeRover]

1st time seeing this and I'm in love

[@mrsnegrich]

such a nice and funny movie. Loved it. I want more. Please. Thank you.

[@brankastupar7101]

Lovely!

[@All.Natural.]

Haven't seen this in years! Thanks for posting! ❤

[@bonniekathleen6231]

Since I was a girl I loved Sidney Poitier. This is the first time I have seen this movie! I adore "Ivy" such a strong beautiful young woman... love her darling outfits as well. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@morganblackshear1705]

Blessin: I’ve always search & seek out this movie, for the message, romance,& forward thinking, when Sidney Poitier appear on the screen- the Excellent Man appears - Wow! - 1968 Cinderella Story of color -bravo 👏🏾- everyone should watch - for Inspiration 👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏽🎥🎬🙌🏾

[@timothym.salley3602]

I loved this movie the first time I saw it such a classic 👌

[@kimsimpson5744]

First time seeing this movie , really enjoy it.🍷

[@blacktreemedia]

It's so good! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@nrx8684]

Sidney Poitier was so handsome. RIP❤

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

He was into women with blue eyes and blond hair. The character in the movie is not who he was.

[@traciwilliams5673]

Such a sweet and heartwarming movie. Sidney Poitier. Soooo charming and handsome❤️

[@MsEbony-pl7bi]

They have phones in the cars❤❤❤ 😂

[@user-zx5kq6hs9d]

WOW what a sweet treat Sidney Poitier, thank you so much Black Tree TV from new subscriber from Australia. 🙏

[@adelebz7]

The music is beautiful.❤❤❤

[@pamelahays-lx1to]

This is a great film, very poignant and cuts to the Soul. The acting is top notch & real. I am so glad this was posted, as I read about this film, in the old "Jet" magazine or "Ebony". The writing is superb & Abby Lincoln & Sidney Poitier have great chemistry - powerful dynamic. Thanks for uploading this film. They don't make films, like this anymore ( to repeat a cliche')

[@virginialawson7380]

I REMEMBER THIS MOVIE SUCH A LOVE STORY..😢😢

[@israelquintanilla8314]

Very good movie, thanks. ❤

[@MaynardUSMC]

Beautiful movie! I loved it! I have a few of Ms. Lincolns albums in my collection, but I didn't know she was an actress. Thank you for the upload. Great movie.

[@angelstar7656]

Abby Lincoln, AKA Aminata Moseka, was a wonderful actor. If you sell Mo better blues she played Denzel's character'd mother. This has been my fav movie since I first saw it on the 70's.

[@blacktreemedia]

You're very welcome!

[@DianaTucker-db7bo]

This is an age old film. That I enjoyed back in the day. The opportunity to see it in the midst of the end times. I'm at awe. Wow 🖐️

[@StrongnBeautiful]

What do you mean "end times?" 🤔

[@Kenistyless]

​​@@StrongnBeautifulif Diana saw it at the Cinema in 1963, and let's say she was a young 25 year old woman...she would be 82 today...need l say more...

[@kellythomas4710]

I didn't know this movie existed. Thank you for your channel and I really enjoyed the movie.

[@Kathryn551]

one of the best:) just perfect.

[@awckid3]

One of my favorites, thanks.

[@pbenson56fran]

Beau Bridges and Carroll O'Connor before being famous..... This has already got me laughing in the beginning. Oh me oh my........hahahahahahaha

[@StayFlowForTheSoul]

Simply mesmerizing, this was the best movie I’ve ever seen. I hope to stumble across MORE!

[@ReneeBraxton]

I watched this as a little girl and I enjoyed it very much. Sidney Poitier is my favorite actor. I met him here in New York City at a Manhattan bookstore. I was 17 years old at the time. 😊

[@hassantoosiful]

Beautiful movie man. Tx

[@avalonharris6661]

One of my favorite movies

[@OHSOKIMBERLY]

68 was great 🧡

[@NovemberReigne]

I was born 4 months after when this movie was released on July 17,1968. This movie was beautiful ❤

[@anitabaker8259]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful movie 🥰

[@blacktreemedia]

Thanks for watching

[@mamie6820]

Loved this ….wish it went on a bit more haha! Sydney Poitier had such class! RIP🌹

[@dariusvbryant.]

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mrsnegrich]

thanks so much for this free and great film. Much appreciated.

[@joeelrod1394]

I love the movie a warm December as well, along with Claudine and this movie.

[@charlenecole1325]

I love A Warm December. I wish it were more well known

[@mizfrenchtwist]

hello......i thoroughly enjoyed this , i saw it back in the day , but didn't remember it . abbey and sidney and beau were wonderful , as were the rest . kudos , great share , thank you . please keep 'em coming 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰..........

[@blacktreemedia]

This is one of my favorites on our Saturday morning list. I had only discovered the movie recently

[@sugwilliams6257]

Hadn't seen this flick in many moons, thanks for the upload 👍🏾

[@blacktreemedia]

No problem 👍

[@katyarnold-ji8sv]

Yes!!!! thank you! Black tree TV for uploading this beautiful!! classic black love story with Sidney Poiter and Abby Lincoln. I love!!! this movie. I have the movie on DVD. Thanks! for uploading.

[@pbenson56fran]

I don't remember this movie. But its about to be save in my watch later list......This is going to be real good yes in deed.....woo wee.....

[@Mellacami]

Ivy is making her own plans!❤❤❤😊

[@sheilagrant2583]

I never saw this movie but I always heard about it it's a good thank you Sydney is one of my favorite actors of all rest in peace Sydney

[@kathyjenkins4067]

I loved this movie!!!😊

[@lynwill9946]

I remember those days when they used to deliver milk and juice to my parents home. I miss those days.

[@carollilly2834]

Women back then dressed elegant I love it this was my mom's era she always looked beautiful in her clothes hills gloves hats jewelry 😊 enjoy the movie 🍿🎥

[@blacktreemedia]

I totally agree!

[@RiriJackson-s2v]

I adore classic love movies ❤

[@onlythetruth504]

AWESOME!

[@mraaronmallory]

❤ I have been trying to watch this movie ever since I noticed it being displayed on KZbin. Thus every time I tried to download it I was unable to. Finally I AM able to watch ⌚ it. By the way this IS my first time watching this. I love Sydney Poitier. May his soul continuously rest in PEACE. He is missed tremendously in the entertainment industry. I Thank God for you KZbin and I thank God Jehovah for Hollywood. May God Jehovah Almighty bless everyone who reads this comment and gave a thumb up 👍. Happy 😊 Thanksgiving 🦃 Minister Donna C Eckhardt 🥧 Founder of Effectual Fervent Prayer Ministry 🍷. The end 🔚 is suave 🕺.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

Eckhart Ministries in Chicago?

[@belladionne]

This was so good ONE OF MY FAVS! Thank you for posting!!!

[@gweneverebutler6605]

First time seeing this adorable movie!

[@WallaceWellons]

WHAT A NICE PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. LOVE IT.

[@blacktreemedia]

We agree!

[@joeelrod1394]

I love all his movies I watched a patch of blue last night.

[@counterflow5719]

Lilies of the Field has always been a favorite of mine.

[@truthbetold4178]

Wonderful! Takes me back. 😊 Thank you~ ❣️

[@blacktreemedia]

Our pleasure!

[@sorenadix6411]

This movie melted my heart!❤ 5🌟🎉

[@NikkiDavis-f5o]

Thank you for posting this classic. Reminds me of BET. Back in the day when the network showed black movies. Please post more. Refreshing. A feel good movie. God bless.

[@Angela-pi6zc]

Thank you!

[@blacktreemedia]

You're welcome!

[@titusbomber3270]

MY FAVOURITE MOVIE OF ALL TIME

[@paulamitchell1653]

Everyone had good intentions but the ppl around Ivy were manipulative. What really are Ivy's motives?... She was basically a Mason-Dixie Line woman trying to appease herself but the family didn't wanna let go and Sidney was apprehensive. In the end she always knew, who was gonna get her 5 cookies to ...Sidney had to step up---- not be doubtful. But another tear jerker for me, a great movie. I felt; so sorry for Ivy when she felt Sidney was only using her🫂🫂😩.... This is the best part of my weekend positivity enjoying and old Black movie🎉🎉🎉