Imitation of Life (1959)

Kernel Score: 82% · 312 ratings

Genres: Drama, Romance

Released: 1959-04-09

Runtime: 125 minutes

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.

Director

Douglas Sirk

Cast

• Lana Turner as Lora Meredith
• John Gavin as Steve Archer
• Juanita Moore as Annie Johnson
• Sandra Dee as Susie (16)
• Susan Kohner as Sarah Jane (18)
• Robert Alda as Allen Loomis
• Dan O'Herlihy as David Edwards
• Karin Dicker as Sarah Jane (8)
• Terry Burnham as Susie (6)
• John Vivyan as Young man