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Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!

19592h 5mFilm

75

7.5(321)

In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.

Top Cast

Lana Turner

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

John Gavin

John Gavin

Steve Archer

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson

Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee

Susie (16)

Susan Kohner

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Alda

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)

John Vivyan

Young man

Lee Goodman

Photographer

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Showgirl

Troy Donahue

Troy Donahue

Frankie

Sandra Gould

Sandra Gould

Receptionist

David Tomack

Mr. McKenney

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

Minister

Jack Weston

Jack Weston

Stage manager

Billy House

Billy House

Fat Man on Beach

Maida Severn

Maida Severn

Teacher

Than Wyenn

Than Wyenn

Romano

Details

Director: Douglas Sirk
Status: Released
Release: 1959-04-09
Runtime: 2h 5m
Budget: —
Revenue: —
Language: EN
Score: 75%

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