

Imitation of Life
April 9, 1959•2h 5m•★ 7.5
DramaRomance
“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.
Director
Douglas SirkCast

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
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Karin Dicker
Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnham
Susie (6)
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John Vivyan
Young man
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Lee Goodman
Photographer

Ann Robinson
Showgirl

Troy Donahue
Frankie

Sandra Gould
Receptionist
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David Tomack
Mr. McKenney

Joel Fluellen
Minister

Jack Weston
Stage manager

Billy House
Fat Man on Beach

Maida Severn
Teacher

Than Wyenn
Romano