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Imitation of Life

NR19592h 5mDouglas Sirk
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 87

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"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.

DramaRomance
FamilyMotherhoodPassing For White

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What is Imitation of Life (1959) about?

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.

Who stars in Imitation of Life?

Imitation of Life stars Lana Turner (Lora Meredith), John Gavin (Steve Archer), Sandra Dee (Susie (16)), Susan Kohner (Sarah Jane (18)), Robert Alda (Allen Loomis). The film was directed by Douglas Sirk.

How long is Imitation of Life?

Imitation of Life has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1959. It is rated NR.

Is Imitation of Life worth watching?

Imitation of Life holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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