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Imitation of Life

NR
DramaRomance
7.4/10(282 ratings)

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.

06-26-1959
2h 5m
Imitation of Life
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Main Cast

Lana Turner

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

John Gavin

John Gavin

Steve Archer

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson

Susie (16)

Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Alda

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Douglas Sirk
Production:
Universal International Pictures

Key Crew

Director of Photography:
Russell Metty
Producer:
Ross Hunter
Screenplay:
Eleanore Griffin
Director:
Douglas Sirk
Screenplay:
Allan Scott

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en