Imitation of Life
“Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!”
1959•NR•2h 5m•7.5•Released
DramaRomance
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.
Director
Douglas Sirk
Writer
Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott
Languages
English
Studio
Universal International Pictures
Cast
Lana Turner
Lora Meredith
John Gavin
Steve Archer
Juanita Moore
Annie Johnson
Sandra Dee
Susie (16)
Susan Kohner
Sarah Jane (18)
Robert Alda
Allen Loomis
Dan O'Herlihy
David Edwards
Karin Dicker
Sarah Jane (8)
Terry Burnham
Susie (6)
John Vivyan
Young man
Lee Goodman
Photographer
Ann Robinson
Showgirl
Troy Donahue
Frankie
Sandra Gould
Receptionist
David Tomack
Mr. McKenney
Production
Company
Universal International Pictures
Producer
Ross Hunter
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