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Imitation of Life

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Imitation of Life is a 1959 American drama film directed by Douglas Sirk, produced by Ross Hunter and released by Universal International. It was Sirk's final Hollywood film and dealt with issues of race, class and gender. Imitation of Life is the second film adaptation of Fannie Hurst's 1933 novel of the same name; the first, directed by John M. Stahl, was released in 1934.

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1959 · 2h 5m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 7.4/10 (324 votes)

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

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Douglas SirkDirector

Lana Turneras Lora Meredith

John Gavinas Steve Archer

Juanita Mooreas Annie Johnson

Sandra Deeas Susie (16)

Susan Kohneras Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Aldaas Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihyas David Edwards KKarin Dickeras Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnhamas Susie (6)JJohn Vivyanas Young man LLee Goodmanas Photographer

Ann Robinsonas Showgirl

Troy Donahueas Frankie

Sandra Gouldas Receptionist

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Imitation of Life is a 1959 American drama film directed by Douglas Sirk, produced by Ross Hunter and released by Universal International. It was Sirk's final Hollywood film and dealt with issues of race, class and gender. Imitation of Life is the second film adaptation of Fannie Hurst's 1933 novel of the same name; the first, directed by John M. Stahl, was released in 1934.

Read the full article →

Not who you're looking for? Others named Imitation of Life: 2001 single by R.E.M. · 1933 novel by Fannie Hurst · 1934 film by John M. Stahl