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Imitation of Life

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

★ 7.4 / 10 (332 votes)April 9, 1959125 minEN
DramaRomance

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateApril 9, 1959
StatusReleased
Runtime125 min
Rating★ 7.4 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionUniversal International Pictures
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Crew

Director

Douglas Sirk

Writers

Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott

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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
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Karin DickerSarah Jane (8)
Terry BurnhamTerry BurnhamSusie (6)
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John VivyanYoung Man
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Lee GoodmanPhotographer
Ann RobinsonAnn RobinsonShowgirl
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