Joanna Drayton falls in love with the acclaimed Dr. John Wade Prentice. There’s just one problem— she’s a white girl and he’s a Negro. Dr. Prentice wants to break the news to their parents gently, but the impulsive Joanna insists that they show up at her house unexpectedly to announce their decision. To complicate matters, the doctor’s parents want to meet the girl Joanna invites them to dinner over John’s objections. The crazy day culminates with an unforgettable speech by Spencer Tracy. Topics: Race Relations, Interracial Marriage, Parent- Child Relationships
