Movie Description
Imitation of Life
(1959)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Douglas Sirk
- Producer : Ross Hunter
- Editor : Milton Carruth
- Cast : Lana Turner,John Gavin,Sandra Dee,Susan Kohner,Robert Alda,Dan O'Herlihy,Juanita Moore,Karin Dicker,Terry Burnham,John Vivyan,Lee Goodman,Ann Robinson,Troy Donahue,Sandra Gould,David Tomack,Joel Fluellen,Jack Weston,Billy House,Maida Severn,Than Wyenn,Peg Shirley,Mahalia Jackson,Frank Baker,George Barrows,Rodney Bieber,Chet Brandenburg,Teddy Buckner,George Calliga,Steve Carruthers,Richard Collier,Paul Cristo,Joe Darensbourg,Robert Darin,Mike De Lay,Elinor Donahue,Cicely Evans,Myrna Fahey,Bess Flowers,George Ford,Tedd Hadfield,Nelson Leigh,Paul Levitt,John McNamara,Joseph Mell,Eddie Parker,Waclaw Rekwart,Cosmo Sardo,Jeffrey Sayre,Cap Somers,Ted Thorpe,Napoleon Whiting
Cast
Lora Meredith
Steve Archer
Susie (16)
Sarah Jane (18)
Allen Loomis
David Edwards
Annie Johnson
Sarah Jane (8)
Susie (6)
Young Man
Photographer
Showgirl
Frankie
Annette
Mr. McKenney
Minister
Tom
Fat Man on Beach
Teacher
Romano
Fay
Choir Soloist
Party Guest (uncredited)
Furniture Mover (uncredited)
Moulin Rouge Dancer (uncredited)
Man at Coney Island (uncredited)
Marching Band Member (uncredited)
Security (uncredited)
Actor at Audition (uncredited)
McKinney (uncredited)
Show Spectator (uncredited)
Marching Band Member (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Marching Band Member (uncredited)
Lora's Friend (uncredited)
Louis Morton (uncredited)
Iris Dawn (uncredited)
Geraldine Moore (uncredited)
Show Spectator (uncredited)
Cop (uncredited)
Doctor (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Doctor (uncredited)
Watchman (uncredited)
Cop at Funeral (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Audience Member (uncredited)
Audience Member (uncredited)
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Dog Owner (uncredited)
Kenneth - Lora's Butler (uncredited)
Posters
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My Brilliant Career
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Save the Last Dance
6.556
An Autumn Romance
7.078
The Lost Husband
6.672
TalhotBlond
6.3
A Place in the Sun
7.301
Really Love
6.3
Skin
6.4
Love Everlasting
7.382
Breathe
7.44
Nine Lives
6.1
Possession
5.992
Elena Undone
6.863
Facts
Original TitleImitation of Life
Status Released
Release Information
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1959-04-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 05m
Production CompaniesUniversal International Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
