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Imitation of Life
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Imitation of Life

1959· Released7.5/ 10
DramaRomance

Overview

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.

Ratings

TMDB
7.5/10

314 votes

IMDb
7.8/10

19,096 votes

RT
82%
MC
87/100
Letterboxd

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Director

Douglas Sirk

Douglas Sirk

Director

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

Karin Dicker

Sarah Jane (8)

Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham

Susie (6)

John Vivyan

Young man

Lee Goodman

Photographer

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson

Showgirl

Troy Donahue

Troy Donahue

Frankie

Sandra Gould

Sandra Gould

Receptionist

David Tomack

Mr. McKenney

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