The young man is Sarah Jane's secret white boyfriend. After learning that her mother is Black, he beats Sarah Jane, exposing the danger and prejudice surrounding her attempt to pass as white and contributing to the conflict that drives her away from home.
John Vivyan has 2 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Signature works include The Plain Man's Guide to Advertising, Imitation of Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.