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Imitation of Life (1959)

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

7.4audience score
332 votes on TMDB
Released April 9, 1959Runtime 2h 5mDirector Douglas Sirk

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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Cast of Imitation of Life

Lana Turner

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith
John Gavin

John Gavin

Steve Archer
Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee

Susie (16)
Susan Kohner

Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)
Robert Alda

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis
Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards
Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson
Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)
Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Showgirl
Troy Donahue

Troy Donahue

Frankie
Sandra Gould

Sandra Gould

Annette
Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen

Minister

About Imitation of Life

Where can I watch Imitation of Life?

Imitation of Life is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Who stars in Imitation of Life?

Imitation of Life stars Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda.

Who directed Imitation of Life?

Imitation of Life was directed by Douglas Sirk.

How long is Imitation of Life?

Imitation of Life has a runtime of 2h 5m.

What is Imitation of Life about?

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.