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Imitation of Life (1959)

EnglishFilm1959125 minDrama, Romance★ 7.4/10

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

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.

Directed by
Douglas Sirk
Starring
Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee
Music
Frank Skinner, Henry Mancini
Released
1959-04-09

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Cast

Lana TurnerLana TurnerLora Meredith
John GavinJohn GavinSteve Archer
Sandra DeeSandra DeeSusie (16)
Susan KohnerSusan KohnerSarah Jane (18)
Robert AldaRobert AldaAllen Loomis
Dan O'HerlihyDan O'HerlihyDavid Edwards
Juanita MooreJuanita MooreAnnie Johnson
Karin DickerSarah Jane (8)
Terry BurnhamTerry BurnhamSusie (6)
John VivyanYoung Man
Lee GoodmanPhotographer
Ann RobinsonAnn RobinsonShowgirl

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