Imitation of Life (1959)
Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!
Starring Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee
Directed by Douglas Sirk
Lora Meredith, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway, has a chance encounter with Annie Johnson, a black single mother. Annie becomes the caretaker of Lora's daughter, Susie, while Lora pursues her stage career. Both women deal with the difficulties of motherhood: Lora's thirst for fame threatens her relationship with Susie, while Annie's light-skinned daughter, Sarah Jane, struggles with her African-American identity.
Runtime: 125 min.
Rating: 7.4
DVD [1934/1959]: Two-Movie Special Edition
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: family,motherhood
Cast
Lora Meredith
Steve Archer
Susie (16)
Sarah Jane (18)
Allen Loomis
David Edwards
Annie Johnson
Sarah Jane (8)
Susie (6)
Young man
Photographer
Showgirl
Frankie
Receptionist
Mr. McKenney
Minister
Stage manager
Fat Man on Beach
Teacher
Romano
Fay
Choir Soloist
Geraldine Moore
Party Guest
Audience Member
Furniture Mover
Man at Coney Island
Marching Band Member
Security
Actor at Audition
McKinney
Show Spectator
Marching Band Member
Waiter
Marching Band Member
Lora's Friend
Himself (Archive Footage)
Louis Morton
Iris Dawn
Show Spectator
Cop
Teacher
Doctor
Waiter
Doctor
Watchman
Cop at Funeral
Restaurant Patron
Audience Member
Audience Member
Truck Driver
Dog Owner
Kenneth, Lora's Butler