
Imitation of Life
# Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!
π 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.
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
1959-06-26
β Running Time:
125 mins
β Vote Average:
7.4
Beloved Cast

Lora Meredith
Lana Turner

Steve Archer
John Gavin

Annie Johnson
Juanita Moore

Susie (16)
Sandra Dee

Sarah Jane (18)
Susan Kohner

Allen Loomis
Robert Alda

David Edwards
Dan O'Herlihy

Sarah Jane (8)
Karin Dicker

Susie (6)
Terry Burnham

Young man
John Vivyan

Photographer
Lee Goodman

Showgirl
Ann Robinson

Frankie
Troy Donahue

Receptionist
Sandra Gould

Mr. McKenney
David Tomack

Minister
Joel Fluellen

Stage manager
Jack Weston

Fat Man on Beach
Billy House

Teacher
Maida Severn

Romano
Than Wyenn

Fay
Peg Shirley

Choir Soloist
Mahalia Jackson

Geraldine Moore (uncredited)
Bess Flowers

Party Guest
Frank Baker

Audience Member
Alex Ball

Furniture Mover
George Barrows

Man at Coney Island
Chet Brandenburg

Marching Band Member
Teddy Buckner

Security
George Calliga

Actor at Audition
Steve Carruthers

McKinney
Richard Collier

Show Spectator
Paul Cristo

Marching Band Member
Joe Darensbourg

Waiter
Robert Darin

Marching Band Member
Mike De Lay

Lora's Friend
Elinor Donahue

Himself (Archive Footage)
Adolf Eichmann

Louis Morton
Cicely Evans

Iris Dawn
Myrna Fahey

Show Spectator (uncredited)
George Ford

Cop
Tedd Hadfield

Teacher
Lynne Hunter

Doctor
Nelson Leigh

Waiter
Paul Levitt

Doctor
John McNamara

Watchman
Joseph Mell

Cop at Funeral
Eddie Parker

Restaurant Patron
Waclaw Rekwart

Audience Member
Cosmo Sardo

Audience Member
Jeffrey Sayre

Truck Driver
Cap Somers

Dog Owner
Ted Thorpe

Kenneth, Lora's Butler
Napoleon Whiting