Movie poster for Imitation of Life
TMDb Rating
7.5/10

308 verified votes

Imitation of Life (1959)

DramaRomance
125 min

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

Plot Summary

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

Top Cast

Lana TurnerJohn GavinJuanita MooreSandra DeeSusan Kohner

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