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Imitation of Life
RELEASED·FILM·EN

Imitation of Life

Thu, Apr 9, 1959
  • Drama
  • Romance
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasTue, Mar 17, 1959
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 9, 1959
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 2, 1959
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner
    as Lora Meredith
  • John Gavin
    John Gavin
    as Steve Archer
  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore
    as Annie Johnson
  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee
    as Susie (16)
  • Susan Kohner
    Susan Kohner
    as Sarah Jane (18)
  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda
    as Allen Loomis
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