Imitation of Life
1959
2h 5min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
26 June 1959
Runtime
2h 5min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Universal Pictures
Cast
Lana Turner
Lora Meredith
John Gavin
Steve Archer
Juanita Moore
Annie Johnson
Sandra Dee
Susie (16)
Susan Kohner
Sarah Jane (18)
Robert Alda
Allen Loomis
Dan O'Herlihy
David Edwards
Karin Dicker
Sarah Jane (8)
Terry Burnham
Susie (6)
John Vivyan
Young man
Lee Goodman
Photographer
Ann Robinson
Showgirl
Troy Donahue
Frankie
Sandra Gould
Receptionist
David Tomack
Mr. McKenney
Joel Fluellen
Minister
Jack Weston
Stage manager
Billy House
Fat Man on Beach
Maida Severn
Teacher
Than Wyenn
Romano
Peg Shirley
Fay
Mahalia Jackson
Choir Soloist
Bess Flowers
Geraldine Moore (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Party Guest
Alex Ball
Audience Member
George Barrows
Furniture Mover
Chet Brandenburg
Man at Coney Island
Teddy Buckner
Marching Band Member
George Calliga
Security
Steve Carruthers
Actor at Audition
Richard Collier
McKinney
Paul Cristo
Show Spectator
Joe Darensbourg
Marching Band Member
Robert Darin
Waiter
Mike De Lay
Marching Band Member
Elinor Donahue
Lora's Friend
Adolf Eichmann
Himself (Archive Footage)
Cicely Evans
Louis Morton
Myrna Fahey
Iris Dawn
George Ford
Show Spectator (uncredited)
Tedd Hadfield
Cop
Lynne Hunter
Teacher
Nelson Leigh
Doctor
Paul Levitt
Waiter
John McNamara
Doctor
Joseph Mell
Watchman
Eddie Parker
Cop at Funeral
Waclaw Rekwart
Restaurant Patron
Cosmo Sardo
Audience Member
Jeffrey Sayre
Audience Member
Cap Somers
Truck Driver
Ted Thorpe
Dog Owner
Napoleon Whiting
Kenneth, Lora's Butler
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