Imitation of Life

1959    2h 5m    Not Rated
Drama, Romance
7.882%91%74%
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An aspiring white actress takes in an African American widow whose mixed-race daughter is desperate to be seen as white.
Directed By
Douglas Sirk
Written By
Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott, Fannie Hurst
Studio
Universal International Pictures

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Cast of Imitation of Life
  • Lana TurnerLora Meredith
  • John GavinSteve Archer
  • Juanita MooreAnnie Johnson
  • Sandra DeeSusie (16)
  • Susan KohnerSarah Jane (18)
  • Robert AldaAllen Loomis
  • Dan O'HerlihyDavid Edwards
  • Karin DickerSarah Jane (8)
  • Terry BurnhamSusie (6)
  • John VivyanYoung man
  • Lee GoodmanPhotographer
  • Ann RobinsonShowgirl
  • Troy DonahueFrankie
  • Sandra GouldReceptionist
  • David TomackMr. McKenney
  • Joel FluellenMinister
  • Jack WestonStage manager
  • Billy HouseFat Man on Beach
  • Maida SevernTeacher
  • Than WyennRomano
  • Peg ShirleyFay
  • Mahalia JacksonChoir Soloist
  • Bess FlowersGeraldine Moore (uncredited)
  • Frank BakerParty Guest
  • Alex BallAudience Member
  • George BarrowsFurniture Mover
  • Chet BrandenburgMan at Coney Island
  • Teddy BucknerMarching Band Member
  • George CalligaSecurity
  • Steve CarruthersActor at Audition
  • Richard CollierMcKinney
  • Paul CristoShow Spectator
  • Joe DarensbourgMarching Band Member
  • Robert DarinWaiter
  • Mike De LayMarching Band Member
  • Elinor DonahueLora's Friend
  • Adolf EichmannHimself (Archive Footage)
  • Cicely EvansLouis Morton
  • Myrna FaheyIris Dawn
  • George FordShow Spectator
  • Tedd HadfieldCop
  • Lynne HunterTeacher
  • Nelson LeighDoctor
  • Paul LevittWaiter
  • John McNamaraDoctor
  • Joseph MellWatchman
  • Eddie ParkerCop at Funeral
  • Waclaw RekwartRestaurant Patron
  • Cosmo SardoAudience Member
  • Jeffrey SayreAudience Member
  • Cap SomersTruck Driver
  • Ted ThorpeDog Owner
  • Napoleon WhitingKenneth, Lora's Butler
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