Imitation of Life
Released
April 9, 1959
Runtime: 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.
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Cast & Crew
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
- KD
Karin Dicker
Sarah Jane (8)
Terry Burnham
Susie (6)
- JV
John Vivyan
Young man
- LG
Lee Goodman
Photographer
Ann Robinson
Showgirl
Troy Donahue
Frankie
Sandra Gould
Receptionist
- DT
David Tomack
Mr. McKenney
Joel Fluellen
Minister
Jack Weston
Stage manager
Billy House
Fat Man on Beach
Douglas Sirk
Director
- EG
Eleanore Griffin
Screenplay
- AS
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Media
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