Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

Drama Romance

Storyline: 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.

Release Date: 1959-06-26

Original Language: en

Original Title: Imitation of Life

Status: Released

Runtime: 125 minutes

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

Rating: (291 votes)

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Production Companies: Universal International Pictures

Spoken Languages: English

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Popularity:

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Cast Members

Lana Turner

Lana Turner (Lora Meredith)

30.14%

John Gavin

John Gavin (Steve Archer)

28.94%

Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore (Annie Johnson)

19.16%

Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee (Susie (16))

25.74%

Susan Kohner

Susan Kohner (Sarah Jane (18))

16.35%

Robert Alda

Robert Alda (Allen Loomis)

20.63%

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy (David Edwards)

31.18%

Karin Dicker

Karin Dicker (Sarah Jane (8))

5.17%

Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham (Susie (6))

6.80%

John Vivyan

John Vivyan (Young man)

1.28%

Lee Goodman

Lee Goodman (Photographer)

6.16%

Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson (Showgirl)

18.16%

Troy Donahue

Troy Donahue (Frankie)

21.25%

Sandra Gould

Sandra Gould (Receptionist)

18.24%

David Tomack

David Tomack (Mr. McKenney)

1.36%

Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen (Minister)

16.73%

Jack Weston

Jack Weston (Stage manager)

28.20%

Billy House

Billy House (Fat Man on Beach)

15.54%

Maida Severn

Maida Severn (Teacher)

9.53%

Than Wyenn

Than Wyenn (Romano)

12.20%

Peg Shirley

Peg Shirley (Fay)

13.98%

Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson (Choir Soloist)

11.80%

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers (Geraldine Moore (uncredited))

26.26%

Frank Baker

Frank Baker (Party Guest)

13.57%

Alex Ball

Alex Ball (Audience Member)

4.98%

George Barrows

George Barrows (Furniture Mover)

11.18%

Chet Brandenburg

Chet Brandenburg (Man at Coney Island)

15.70%

Teddy Buckner

Teddy Buckner (Marching Band Member)

4.79%

George Calliga

George Calliga (Security)

10.17%

Steve Carruthers

Steve Carruthers (Actor at Audition)

14.91%

Richard Collier

Richard Collier (McKinney)

13.74%

Paul Cristo

Paul Cristo (Show Spectator)

10.14%

Joe Darensbourg

Joe Darensbourg (Marching Band Member)

1.28%

Robert Darin

Robert Darin (Waiter)

1.87%

Mike De Lay

Mike De Lay (Marching Band Member)

1.00%

Elinor Donahue

Elinor Donahue (Lora's Friend)

21.38%

Adolf Eichmann

Adolf Eichmann (Himself (Archive Footage))

7.43%

Cicely Evans

Cicely Evans (Louis Morton)

3.69%

Myrna Fahey

Myrna Fahey (Iris Dawn)

13.99%

George Ford

George Ford (Show Spectator (uncredited))

17.22%

Tedd Hadfield

Tedd Hadfield (Cop)

1.26%

Lynne Hunter

Lynne Hunter (Teacher)

3.16%

Nelson Leigh

Nelson Leigh (Doctor)

17.21%

Paul Levitt

Paul Levitt (Waiter)

4.92%

John McNamara

John McNamara (Doctor)

6.27%

Joseph Mell

Joseph Mell (Watchman)

16.77%

Eddie Parker

Eddie Parker (Cop at Funeral)

16.05%

Waclaw Rekwart

Waclaw Rekwart (Restaurant Patron)

9.81%

Cosmo Sardo

Cosmo Sardo (Audience Member)

19.57%

Jeffrey Sayre

Jeffrey Sayre (Audience Member)

19.51%

Cap Somers

Cap Somers (Truck Driver)

14.42%

Ted Thorpe

Ted Thorpe (Dog Owner)

7.82%

Napoleon Whiting

Napoleon Whiting (Kenneth, Lora's Butler)

8.76%

Rodney Bieber

Rodney Bieber (Moulin Rouge Dancer)

1.45%

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