Movie·1959·2h 5m
Imitation of Life
Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!
Directed By
Douglas Sirk
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott
Producer
Ross Hunter
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Music
Frank Skinner
Editor
Milton Carruth
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
320 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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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
Joel Fluellen
Minister
Jack Weston
Stage manager
Billy House
Fat Man on Beach
// crew
Crew
Eleanore Griffin
Screenplay
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Ross Hunter
Producer
Douglas Sirk
Director
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
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