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Imitation of Life

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

1959
2h 5m
DramaRomance
Director: Douglas Sirk
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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.

Cast

20 people
Photo of Lana Turner as Lora Meredith

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

Photo of John Gavin as Steve Archer

John Gavin

Steve Archer

Photo of Juanita Moore as Annie Johnson

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson

Photo of Sandra Dee as Susie (16)

Sandra Dee

Susie (16)

Photo of Susan Kohner as Sarah Jane (18)

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

Photo of Robert Alda as Allen Loomis

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Photo of Dan O'Herlihy as David Edwards

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

Photo of Karin Dicker as Sarah Jane (8)

Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

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