Imitation of Life (1959)
Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!
Synopsis
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
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Lana Turner
as Lora Meredith
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John Gavin
as Steve Archer
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Sandra Dee
as Susie (16)
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Susan Kohner
as Sarah Jane (18)
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Robert Alda
as Allen Loomis
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Dan O'Herlihy
as David Edwards
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Juanita Moore
as Annie Johnson
- Karin Dicker as Sarah Jane (8)
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Terry Burnham
as Susie (6)
- John Vivyan as Young Man
- Lee Goodman as Photographer
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Ann Robinson
as Showgirl
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Troy Donahue
as Frankie
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Sandra Gould
as Annette
- David Tomack as Mr. McKenney
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Joel Fluellen
as Minister
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Jack Weston
as Tom
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Billy House
as Fat Man on Beach
Crew
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Douglas Sirk
Director
- Russell Metty Director of Photography
- Milton Carruth Editor
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Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
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Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
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Ross Hunter
Producer
- Eleanore Griffin Screenplay
- Allan Scott Screenplay
