To Sir, with Love is a 1967 British drama film that deals with social and racial issues in an inner city school. It stars Sidney Poitier and features Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall and singer Lulu making her film debut. James Clavell directed from his own screenplay, which was based on E. R. Braithwaite's 1959 autobiographical novel of the same name. The film's title song "To Sir with Love", sung by Lulu, reached number one on the U.S. pop charts for five weeks in the autumn of 196

B.U. & 9/10 birthday girl JUDY GEESON, shown here in the final dance scene with Sidney Poitier in "To Sir with Love," hope you're able to dance through your day: | BoomUnderground.com

In 1967, the civil rights movement was at its height and Sidney Poitier was America's most popular actor. He starred in three of the year's top-grossing films — IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT ('67), GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER ('67) and TO SIR, WITH LOVE ('67). | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

One of my all-time favorite movies! Sidney Poitier and Judy Geeson, To Sir With Love :) | Classic Movie Hub