family,motherhood,passing for white

Imitation of Life (1959)

Poster for Imitation of Life

Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Douglas Sirk
  • Profile picture of Lana Turner
    Lora Meredith Lana Turner
  • Profile picture of John Gavin
    Steve Archer John Gavin
  • Profile picture of Juanita Moore
    Annie Johnson Juanita Moore
  • Profile picture of Sandra Dee
    Susie (16) Sandra Dee
  • Profile picture of Susan Kohner
    Sarah Jane (18) Susan Kohner
  • Profile picture of Robert Alda
    Allen Loomis Robert Alda
  • Profile picture of Dan O'Herlihy
    David Edwards Dan O'Herlihy
  • Profile picture of Terry Burnham
    Susie (6) Terry Burnham

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Keywords

  • family
  • motherhood
  • passing for white