Imitation of Life 1959
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SplatIn 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lora Meredith
as Steve Archer
as Annie Johnson
as Susie (16)
as Sarah Jane (18)
as Allen Loomis
as David Edwards
as Sarah Jane (8)
as Susie (6)
as Young man
Director:
Writer:
Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott, Fannie Hurst
Stars:
Lana Turner, John Gavin, Juanita Moore, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda, Dan O'Herlihy, Karin Dicker, Terry Burnham, John Vivyan,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1959 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
125 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Imitation of Life
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Lora Meredith
as Steve Archer
as Annie Johnson
as Susie (16)
as Sarah Jane (18)
as Allen Loomis
as David Edwards
as Sarah Jane (8)
as Susie (6)
as Young man
as Photographer
as Showgirl
as Frankie
as Receptionist
as Mr. McKenney
as Minister
as Stage manager
as Fat Man on Beach
as Teacher
as Romano
as Fay
as Choir Soloist
as Geraldine Moore (uncredited)
as Party Guest
as Audience Member
as Furniture Mover
as Man at Coney Island
as Marching Band Member
as Security
as Actor at Audition
as McKinney
as Show Spectator
as Marching Band Member
as Waiter
as Marching Band Member
as Lora's Friend
as Himself (Archive Footage)
as Louis Morton
as Iris Dawn
as Show Spectator (uncredited)
as Cop
as Teacher
as Doctor
as Waiter
as Doctor
as Watchman
as Cop at Funeral
as Restaurant Patron
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Truck Driver
as Dog Owner
as Kenneth, Lora's Butler
as Moulin Rouge Dancer
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