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Imitation of Life (1959) — Marquee

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Imitation of Life

Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!

1959 · 2h 5m · 7.5 on TMDB

NR

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.

Cast

Lana Turner
Lora Meredith
John Gavin
Steve Archer
Juanita Moore
Annie Johnson
Sandra Dee
Susie (16)

Susan Kohner

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Alda

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)

John Vivyan

Young man

Lee Goodman

Photographer

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Showgirl

Production

Universal International Pictures

Directed by

Douglas Sirk

Where to watch

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Released: April 9, 1959

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