Imitation of Life (1959)
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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.
Director: Douglas Sirk
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: April 9, 1959
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
Screenplay
- Eleanore Griffin (Screenplay)
- Allan Scott (Screenplay)
- Fannie Hurst (Novel)
Music: Frank Skinner, Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editing: Milton Carruth
Production: Universal International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
family, motherhood, passing for white
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life was directed by Douglas Sirk.
- Who stars in Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life stars Lana Turner, John Gavin, Juanita Moore, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda.
- How long is Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Imitation of Life produced?
- Imitation of Life was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Imitation of Life?
- The themes of Imitation of Life include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.