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Imitation of Life (1959)

"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.

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Director & Crew

Director Douglas Sirk
Writer(s) Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott
Producer(s) Ross Hunter

Cast

Lana Turner

Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

John Gavin

John Gavin

Steve Archer

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore

Annie Johnson

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

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Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)

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John Vivyan

Young man

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Lee Goodman

Photographer

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Showgirl

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