Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1959 · 2h 5m

Imitation of Life

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Director
Douglas Sirk
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
Crew
Russell Metty — Director of Photography Milton Carruth — Editor Frank Skinner — Original Music Composer Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer Eleanore Griffin — Screenplay Allan Scott — Screenplay
Tagline

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.

Trailer Imitation of Life — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
familymotherhoodpassing for white
Key Collaborators
Douglas Sirk Director Russell Metty Director of Photography Milton Carruth Editor Frank Skinner Original Music Composer Henry Mancini Original Music Composer Eleanore Griffin Screenplay Allan Scott Screenplay Fannie Hurst Novel Ross Hunter Producer
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