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Imitation of Life

Plot: 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: Thursday, April 9 1959
66 years ago

Genres: Drama, Romance

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Cast

Portrait of Lana Turner

Lana Turner. Lana Turner was 38 in Imitation of Life as 'Lora Meredith'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 08 1921 –
Died: Thu, Jun 29 1995

Portrait of John Gavin

John Gavin. John Gavin was 28 in Imitation of Life as 'Steve Archer'.

Birthday: Wed, Apr 08 1931 –
Died: Fri, Feb 09 2018

Portrait of Juanita Moore

Juanita Moore. Juanita Moore was 44 in Imitation of Life as 'Annie Johnson'.

Birthday: Mon, Oct 19 1914 –
Died: Wed, Jan 01 2014

Portrait of Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee. Sandra Dee was 16 in Imitation of Life as 'Susie (16)'.

Birthday: Thu, Apr 23 1942 –
Died: Sun, Feb 20 2005

Portrait of Susan Kohner

Susan Kohner. Susan Kohner was 22 in Imitation of Life as 'Sarah Jane (18)'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 11 1936

Portrait of Robert Alda

Robert Alda. Robert Alda was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Allen Loomis'.

Birthday: Thu, Feb 26 1914 –
Died: Sat, May 03 1986

Portrait of Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy. Dan O'Herlihy was 39 in Imitation of Life as 'David Edwards'.

Birthday: Thu, May 01 1919 –
Died: Thu, Feb 17 2005

Portrait of Karin Dicker

Karin Dicker. Karin Dicker was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sarah Jane (8)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Terry Burnham

Terry Burnham. Terry Burnham was 9 in Imitation of Life as 'Susie (6)'.

Birthday: Mon, Aug 08 1949

Portrait of John Vivyan

John Vivyan. John Vivyan was 42 in Imitation of Life as 'Young man'.

Birthday: Wed, May 31 1916 –
Died: Tue, Dec 20 1983

Portrait of Lee Goodman

Lee Goodman. Lee Goodman was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Photographer'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson. Ann Robinson was 29 in Imitation of Life as 'Showgirl'.

Birthday: Sat, May 25 1929

Portrait of Troy Donahue

Troy Donahue. Troy Donahue was 23 in Imitation of Life as 'Frankie'.

Birthday: Mon, Jan 27 1936 –
Died: Sun, Sep 02 2001

Portrait of Sandra Gould

Sandra Gould. Sandra Gould was 42 in Imitation of Life as 'Receptionist'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 23 1916 –
Died: Tue, Jul 20 1999

Portrait of David Tomack

David Tomack. David Tomack was 39 in Imitation of Life as 'Mr. McKenney'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 16 1919 –
Died: Mon, Dec 19 1977

Portrait of Joel Fluellen

Joel Fluellen. Joel Fluellen was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Minister'.

Birthday: Mon, Dec 02 1907 –
Died: Fri, Feb 02 1990

Portrait of Jack Weston

Jack Weston. Jack Weston was 34 in Imitation of Life as 'Stage manager'.

Birthday: Thu, Aug 21 1924 –
Died: Fri, May 03 1996

Portrait of Billy House

Billy House. Billy House was 69 in Imitation of Life as 'Fat Man on Beach'.

Birthday: Mon, May 06 1889 –
Died: Sat, Sep 23 1961

Portrait of Maida Severn

Maida Severn. Maida Severn was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Teacher'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Than Wyenn

Than Wyenn. Than Wyenn was 39 in Imitation of Life as 'Romano'.

Birthday: Fri, May 02 1919 –
Died: Thu, Jan 15 2015

Portrait of Peg Shirley

Peg Shirley. Peg Shirley was 25 in Imitation of Life as 'Fay'.

Birthday: Fri, Oct 06 1933

Portrait of Mahalia Jackson

Mahalia Jackson. Mahalia Jackson was 47 in Imitation of Life as 'Choir Soloist'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 26 1911 –
Died: Thu, Jan 27 1972

Portrait of Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers. Bess Flowers was 60 in Imitation of Life as 'Geraldine Moore (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Died: Sat, Jul 28 1984

Portrait of Frank Baker

Frank Baker. Frank Baker was 66 in Imitation of Life as 'Party Guest'.

Birthday: Mon, Oct 10 1892 –
Died: Tue, Dec 30 1980

Portrait of Alex Ball

Alex Ball. Alex Ball was 46 in Imitation of Life as 'Audience Member'.

Birthday: Mon, Oct 14 1912 –
Died: Thu, Mar 01 1984

Portrait of George Barrows

George Barrows. George Barrows was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Furniture Mover'.

Birthday: Sat, Feb 07 1914 –
Died: Mon, Oct 17 1994

Portrait of Chet Brandenburg

Chet Brandenburg. Chet Brandenburg was 61 in Imitation of Life as 'Man at Coney Island'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 14 1897 –
Died: Wed, Jul 17 1974

Portrait of Teddy Buckner

Teddy Buckner. Teddy Buckner was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of George Calliga

George Calliga. George Calliga was 62 in Imitation of Life as 'Security'.

Birthday: Sat, Jan 02 1897 –
Died: Sun, Jan 18 1976

Portrait of Steve Carruthers

Steve Carruthers. Steve Carruthers was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Actor at Audition'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Richard Collier

Richard Collier. Richard Collier was 39 in Imitation of Life as 'McKinney'.

Birthday: Fri, Jun 13 1919 –
Died: Sat, Mar 11 2000

Portrait of Paul Cristo

Paul Cristo. Paul Cristo was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Show Spectator'.

Birthday: Fri, Oct 25 1907 –
Died: Sat, Jul 08 2000

Portrait of Joe Darensbourg

Joe Darensbourg. Joe Darensbourg was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Robert Darin

Robert Darin. Robert Darin was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Waiter'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Mike De Lay

Mike De Lay. Mike De Lay was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Elinor Donahue

Elinor Donahue. Elinor Donahue was 21 in Imitation of Life as 'Lora's Friend'.

Birthday: Mon, Apr 19 1937

Portrait of Adolf Eichmann

Adolf Eichmann. Adolf Eichmann was 53 in Imitation of Life as 'Himself (Archive Footage)'.

Birthday: Mon, Mar 19 1906 –
Died: Thu, May 31 1962

Portrait of Cicely Evans

Cicely Evans. Cicely Evans was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Louis Morton'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Myrna Fahey

Myrna Fahey. Myrna Fahey was 26 in Imitation of Life as 'Iris Dawn'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 12 1933 –
Died: Sun, May 06 1973

Portrait of George Ford

George Ford. George Ford was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Show Spectator (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 31 1905 –
Died: Sat, Jul 30 1983

Portrait of Tedd Hadfield

Tedd Hadfield. Tedd Hadfield was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Cop'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Lynne Hunter

Lynne Hunter. Lynne Hunter was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Teacher'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Nelson Leigh

Nelson Leigh. Nelson Leigh was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Doctor'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1905 –
Died: Wed, Jul 03 1985

Portrait of Paul Levitt

Paul Levitt. Paul Levitt was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Waiter'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of John McNamara

John McNamara. John McNamara was 33 in Imitation of Life as 'Doctor'.

Birthday: Fri, Jul 24 1925 –
Died: Sun, Oct 27 1968

Portrait of Joseph Mell

Joseph Mell. Joseph Mell was 43 in Imitation of Life as 'Watchman'.

Birthday: Wed, Jun 23 1915 –
Died: Wed, Aug 31 1977

Portrait of Eddie Parker

Eddie Parker. Eddie Parker was 58 in Imitation of Life as 'Cop at Funeral'.

Birthday: Wed, Dec 12 1900 –
Died: Wed, Jan 20 1960

Portrait of Waclaw Rekwart

Waclaw Rekwart. Waclaw Rekwart was 65 in Imitation of Life as 'Restaurant Patron'.

Birthday: Fri, Sep 08 1893 –
Died: Tue, May 08 1973

Portrait of Cosmo Sardo

Cosmo Sardo. Cosmo Sardo was 50 in Imitation of Life as 'Audience Member'.

Birthday: Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Died: Fri, Jul 14 1989

Portrait of Jeffrey Sayre

Jeffrey Sayre. Jeffrey Sayre was 58 in Imitation of Life as 'Audience Member'.

Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1900 –
Died: Thu, Sep 26 1974

Portrait of Cap Somers

Cap Somers. Cap Somers was 65 in Imitation of Life as 'Truck Driver'.

Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1893 –
Died: Fri, Sep 18 1970

Portrait of Ted Thorpe

Ted Thorpe. Ted Thorpe was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Dog Owner'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Napoleon Whiting

Napoleon Whiting. Napoleon Whiting was 48 in Imitation of Life as 'Kenneth, Lora's Butler'.

Birthday: Wed, Sep 21 1910 –
Died: Mon, Oct 22 1984

Portrait of Rodney Bieber

Rodney Bieber. Rodney Bieber was 27 in Imitation of Life as 'Moulin Rouge Dancer'.

Birthday: Sat, Dec 12 1931 –
Died: Tue, Sep 13 2011

Crew

Portrait of Douglas Sirk

Douglas Sirk. Douglas Sirk was 61 in Imitation of Life as 'Director'

Birthday: Mon, Apr 26 1897 –
Died: Wed, Jan 14 1987

Portrait of Russell Metty

Russell Metty. Russell Metty was 52 in Imitation of Life as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Thu, Sep 20 1906 –
Died: Fri, Apr 28 1978

Portrait of Frank Shaw

Frank Shaw. Frank Shaw was 63 in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Director'

Birthday: Sun, Sep 15 1895 –
Died: Tue, Jun 12 1962

Portrait of Wilson Shyer

Wilson Shyer. Wilson Shyer was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Eleanore Griffin

Eleanore Griffin. Eleanore Griffin was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Fri, Apr 29 1904 –
Died: Tue, Jul 25 1995

Portrait of Allan Scott

Allan Scott. Allan Scott was 52 in Imitation of Life as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Wed, May 23 1906 –
Died: Thu, Apr 13 1995

Portrait of Ross Hunter

Ross Hunter. Ross Hunter was 38 in Imitation of Life as 'Producer'

Birthday: Thu, May 06 1920 –
Died: Sun, Mar 10 1996

Portrait of Milton Carruth

Milton Carruth. Milton Carruth was 60 in Imitation of Life as 'Editor'

Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1899 –
Died: Thu, Sep 07 1972

Portrait of Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner. Frank Skinner was 61 in Imitation of Life as 'Original Music Composer'

Birthday: Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Died: Tue, Oct 08 1968

Portrait of Joseph Gershenson

Joseph Gershenson. Joseph Gershenson was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Music Supervisor'

Birthday: Tue, Jan 12 1904 –
Died: Mon, Jan 18 1988

Portrait of Ethmer Roten

Ethmer Roten. Ethmer Roten was 37 in Imitation of Life as 'Musician'

Birthday: Thu, Apr 06 1922

Portrait of Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini. Henry Mancini was 34 in Imitation of Life as 'Original Music Composer'

Birthday: Wed, Apr 16 1924 –
Died: Tue, Jun 14 1994

Portrait of Bill Thomas

Bill Thomas. Bill Thomas was 37 in Imitation of Life as 'Costume Designer'

Birthday: Thu, Oct 13 1921 –
Died: Tue, May 30 2000

Portrait of Sammy Fain

Sammy Fain. Sammy Fain was 56 in Imitation of Life as 'Songs'

Birthday: Tue, Jun 17 1902 –
Died: Wed, Dec 06 1989

Portrait of Don Morgan

Don Morgan. Don Morgan was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Unit Publicist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Del Armstrong

Del Armstrong. Del Armstrong was 43 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Sun, Jul 25 1915 –
Died: Mon, Apr 21 2003

Portrait of Alexander Golitzen

Alexander Golitzen. Alexander Golitzen was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Fri, Feb 28 1908 –
Died: Tue, Jul 26 2005

Portrait of Jean Louis

Jean Louis. Jean Louis was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Costume Designer'

Birthday: Sat, Oct 05 1907 –
Died: Sun, Apr 20 1997

Portrait of Eddie Pyle

Eddie Pyle. Eddie Pyle was 57 in Imitation of Life as 'Camera Operator'

Birthday: Mon, Feb 17 1902 –
Died: Thu, Jan 23 1992

Portrait of Julia Heron

Julia Heron. Julia Heron was 61 in Imitation of Life as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Sat, Nov 20 1897 –
Died: Sat, Apr 09 1977

Portrait of Wayne Fitzgerald

Wayne Fitzgerald. Wayne Fitzgerald was 29 in Imitation of Life as 'Title Designer'

Birthday: Wed, Mar 19 1930 –
Died: Mon, Sep 30 2019

Portrait of Larry Germain

Larry Germain. Larry Germain was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'

Birthday: Wed, Nov 26 1913 –
Died: Sun, Jan 11 1981

Portrait of Bud Westmore

Bud Westmore. Bud Westmore was 41 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Died: Sun, Jun 24 1973

Portrait of Lynn F. Reynolds

Lynn F. Reynolds. Lynn F. Reynolds was 41 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Tue, Nov 27 1917 –
Died: Sun, Dec 28 2003

Portrait of Russell A. Gausman

Russell A. Gausman. Russell A. Gausman was 66 in Imitation of Life as 'Set Decoration'

Birthday: Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Died: Mon, May 20 1963

Portrait of Norman Deming

Norman Deming. Norman Deming was 53 in Imitation of Life as 'Production Manager'

Birthday: Mon, Jun 05 1905 –
Died: Tue, Apr 05 1983

Portrait of Joe Lapis

Joe Lapis. Joe Lapis was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Leslie I. Carey

Leslie I. Carey. Leslie I. Carey was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Glenn E. Anderson

Glenn E. Anderson. Glenn E. Anderson was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Clifford Stine

Clifford Stine. Clifford Stine was 53 in Imitation of Life as 'Visual Effects'

Birthday: Sat, Mar 24 1906 –
Died: Fri, Dec 12 1986

Portrait of Rydo Loshak

Rydo Loshak. Rydo Loshak was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'

Birthday: Thu, Jun 25 1903 –
Died: Mon, Aug 26 1985

Portrait of Pat Westmore

Pat Westmore. Pat Westmore was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Fannie Hurst

Fannie Hurst. Fannie Hurst was 73 in Imitation of Life as 'Novel'

Birthday: Mon, Oct 19 1885 –
Died: Fri, Feb 23 1968

Portrait of Henry Janssen

Henry Janssen. Henry Janssen was 67 in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'

Birthday: Sat, Nov 07 1891 –
Died: Thu, Nov 24 1977

Portrait of Earl Grant

Earl Grant. Earl Grant was 28 in Imitation of Life as 'Theme Song Performance'

Birthday: Tue, Jan 20 1931 –
Died: Wed, Jun 10 1970

Portrait of Richard H. Riedel

Richard H. Riedel. Richard H. Riedel was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Tue, Apr 05 1904 –
Died: Fri, Mar 18 1960

Portrait of LaVaughn Speer

LaVaughn Speer. LaVaughn Speer was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Luanna Sherman

Luanna Sherman. Luanna Sherman was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Script Supervisor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Paul Francis Webster

Paul Francis Webster. Paul Francis Webster was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Songs'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Rosamonde Lytele

Rosamonde Lytele. Rosamonde Lytele was 49 in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'

Birthday: Wed, Mar 23 1910 –
Died: Sat, May 29 1976

Portrait of Nick Marcellino

Nick Marcellino. Nick Marcellino was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Roy Vaughn

Roy Vaughn. Roy Vaughn was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Camera'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Ledge Haddow

Ledge Haddow. Ledge Haddow was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Camera'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Portrait of Martha Bunch

Martha Bunch. Martha Bunch was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday