Imitation of Life
289 reviews
Drama/Romance
2h 5m
1959
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.
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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.
- DirectorDouglas Sirk
- Release26 June 1959
- Genre
- Duration2h 5m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate289 reviews
- Productions
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

Terry Burnham
Susie (6)

Ann Robinson
Showgirl

Troy Donahue
Frankie

Sandra Gould
Receptionist

Joel Fluellen
Minister

Jack Weston
Stage manager

Billy House
Fat Man on Beach

Maida Severn
Teacher

Than Wyenn
Romano

Peg Shirley
Fay

Mahalia Jackson
Choir Soloist

Bess Flowers
Geraldine Moore (uncredited)

Frank Baker
Party Guest

George Barrows
Furniture Mover

Chet Brandenburg
Man at Coney Island

George Calliga
Security

Steve Carruthers
Actor at Audition

Richard Collier
McKinney

Elinor Donahue
Lora's Friend

Adolf Eichmann
Himself (Archive Footage)

Cicely Evans
Louis Morton

Myrna Fahey
Iris Dawn

Nelson Leigh
Doctor

Joseph Mell
Watchman

Eddie Parker
Cop at Funeral

Cosmo Sardo
Audience Member

Jeffrey Sayre
Audience Member

Cap Somers
Truck Driver

Napoleon Whiting
Kenneth, Lora's Butler
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