Watch Imitation of Life (1959) Official Trailer
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7.4 / 10 IMDb April 9, 1959 2h 5m
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
Runtime
2h 5m
Release Date
April 9, 1959
Genre
Drama, Romance
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
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Cast
Lana Turner
as Lora Meredith
John Gavin
as Steve Archer
Juanita Moore
as Annie Johnson
Sandra Dee
as Susie (16)
Susan Kohner
as Sarah Jane (18)
Robert Alda
as Allen Loomis
Dan O'Herlihy
as David Edwards
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Karin Dicker
as Sarah Jane (8)
Terry Burnham
as Susie (6)
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John Vivyan
as Young man
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Lee Goodman
as Photographer
Ann Robinson
as Showgirl
Troy Donahue
as Frankie
Sandra Gould
as Receptionist
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David Tomack
as Mr. McKenney
Joel Fluellen
as Minister
Jack Weston
as Stage manager
Billy House
as Fat Man on Beach
Maida Severn
as Teacher
Than Wyenn
as Romano
Production Companies
Universal International PicturesImitation of Life Official Trailer 1959
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