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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: Friday, June 26 1959
66 years ago
Genres: Drama, Romance
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Cast

Portrait of Lana TurnerLana 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 GavinJohn 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 MooreJuanita 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 DeeSandra Dee. Sandra Dee was 17 in Imitation of Life as 'Susie (16)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 23 1942 –
Died: Sun, Feb 20 2005
Portrait of Susan KohnerSusan Kohner. Susan Kohner was 22 in Imitation of Life as 'Sarah Jane (18)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 11 1936
Portrait of Robert AldaRobert 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'HerlihyDan O'Herlihy. Dan O'Herlihy was 40 in Imitation of Life as 'David Edwards'.
Birthday: Thu, May 01 1919 –
Died: Thu, Feb 17 2005
Portrait of Karin DickerKarin Dicker. Karin Dicker was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sarah Jane (8)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terry BurnhamTerry Burnham. Terry Burnham was 9 in Imitation of Life as 'Susie (6)'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 08 1949
Portrait of John VivyanJohn Vivyan. John Vivyan was 43 in Imitation of Life as 'Young man'.
Birthday: Wed, May 31 1916 –
Died: Tue, Dec 20 1983
Portrait of Lee GoodmanLee Goodman. Lee Goodman was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Photographer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ann RobinsonAnn Robinson. Ann Robinson was 30 in Imitation of Life as 'Showgirl'.
Birthday: Sat, May 25 1929
Portrait of Troy DonahueTroy Donahue. Troy Donahue was 23 in Imitation of Life as 'Frankie'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 27 1936 –
Died: Sun, Sep 02 2001
Portrait of Sandra GouldSandra Gould. Sandra Gould was 42 in Imitation of Life as 'Receptionist'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 23 1916 –
Died: Tue, Jul 20 1999
Portrait of David TomackDavid 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 FluellenJoel Fluellen. Joel Fluellen was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Minister'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 02 1907 –
Died: Fri, Feb 02 1990
Portrait of Jack WestonJack 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 HouseBilly House. Billy House was 70 in Imitation of Life as 'Fat Man on Beach'.
Birthday: Mon, May 06 1889 –
Died: Sat, Sep 23 1961
Portrait of Maida SevernMaida Severn. Maida Severn was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Teacher'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Than WyennThan Wyenn. Than Wyenn was 40 in Imitation of Life as 'Romano'.
Birthday: Fri, May 02 1919 –
Died: Thu, Jan 15 2015
Portrait of Peg ShirleyPeg Shirley. Peg Shirley was 25 in Imitation of Life as 'Fay'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 06 1933
Portrait of Mahalia JacksonMahalia 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 FlowersBess 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 BakerFrank 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 BallAlex 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 BarrowsGeorge 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 BrandenburgChet 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 BucknerTeddy Buckner. Teddy Buckner was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George CalligaGeorge Calliga. George Calliga was 62 in Imitation of Life as 'Security'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 02 1897 –
Died: Sun, Jan 18 1976
Portrait of Steve CarruthersSteve Carruthers. Steve Carruthers was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Actor at Audition'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard CollierRichard Collier. Richard Collier was 40 in Imitation of Life as 'McKinney'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 13 1919 –
Died: Sat, Mar 11 2000
Portrait of Paul CristoPaul 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 DarensbourgJoe Darensbourg. Joe Darensbourg was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert DarinRobert Darin. Robert Darin was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike De LayMike De Lay. Mike De Lay was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elinor DonahueElinor Donahue. Elinor Donahue was 22 in Imitation of Life as 'Lora's Friend'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 19 1937
Portrait of Adolf EichmannAdolf 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 EvansCicely Evans. Cicely Evans was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Louis Morton'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Myrna FaheyMyrna 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 FordGeorge 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 HadfieldTedd Hadfield. Tedd Hadfield was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Cop'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynne HunterLynne Hunter. Lynne Hunter was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Teacher'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nelson LeighNelson Leigh. Nelson Leigh was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1905 –
Died: Wed, Jul 03 1985
Portrait of Paul LevittPaul Levitt. Paul Levitt was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John McNamaraJohn McNamara. John McNamara was 33 in Imitation of Life as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 24 1925 –
Died: Sun, Oct 27 1968
Portrait of Joseph MellJoseph Mell. Joseph Mell was 44 in Imitation of Life as 'Watchman'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 23 1915 –
Died: Wed, Aug 31 1977
Portrait of Eddie ParkerEddie 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 RekwartWaclaw 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 SardoCosmo 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 SayreJeffrey 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 SomersCap Somers. Cap Somers was 66 in Imitation of Life as 'Truck Driver'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1893 –
Died: Fri, Sep 18 1970
Portrait of Ted ThorpeTed Thorpe. Ted Thorpe was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Dog Owner'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Napoleon WhitingNapoleon 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 BieberRodney 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 SirkDouglas Sirk. Douglas Sirk was 62 in Imitation of Life as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 26 1897 –
Died: Wed, Jan 14 1987
Portrait of Russell MettyRussell 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 ShawFrank 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 ShyerWilson Shyer. Wilson Shyer was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eleanore GriffinEleanore Griffin. Eleanore Griffin was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 29 1904 –
Died: Tue, Jul 25 1995
Portrait of Allan ScottAllan Scott. Allan Scott was 53 in Imitation of Life as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, May 23 1906 –
Died: Thu, Apr 13 1995
Portrait of Ross HunterRoss Hunter. Ross Hunter was 39 in Imitation of Life as 'Producer'
Birthday: Thu, May 06 1920 –
Died: Sun, Mar 10 1996
Portrait of Milton CarruthMilton Carruth. Milton Carruth was 60 in Imitation of Life as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1899 –
Died: Thu, Sep 07 1972
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank 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 GershensonJoseph Gershenson. Joseph Gershenson was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 12 1904 –
Died: Mon, Jan 18 1988
Portrait of Henry ManciniHenry Mancini. Henry Mancini was 35 in Imitation of Life as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 16 1924 –
Died: Tue, Jun 14 1994
Portrait of Ethmer RotenEthmer Roten. Ethmer Roten was 37 in Imitation of Life as 'Musician'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 06 1922
Portrait of Richard H. RiedelRichard 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 Bill ThomasBill Thomas. Bill Thomas was 37 in Imitation of Life as 'Costume Designer'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 13 1921 –
Died: Tue, May 30 2000
Portrait of Wayne FitzgeraldWayne Fitzgerald. Wayne Fitzgerald was 29 in Imitation of Life as 'Title Designer'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 19 1930 –
Died: Mon, Sep 30 2019
Portrait of Earl GrantEarl 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 Charles CowieCharles Cowie. Charles Cowie was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Grip'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 14 1903 –
Died: Sat, Apr 14 1979
Portrait of Bud WestmoreBud Westmore. Bud Westmore was 41 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Died: Sun, Jun 24 1973
Portrait of Henry JanssenHenry Janssen. Henry Janssen was 67 in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 07 1891 –
Died: Thu, Nov 24 1977
Portrait of Leslie I. CareyLeslie I. Carey. Leslie I. Carey was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Glenn E. AndersonGlenn E. Anderson. Glenn E. Anderson was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alexander GolitzenAlexander Golitzen. Alexander Golitzen was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 28 1908 –
Died: Tue, Jul 26 2005
Portrait of Joe LapisJoe Lapis. Joe Lapis was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julia HeronJulia Heron. Julia Heron was 61 in Imitation of Life as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 20 1897 –
Died: Sat, Apr 09 1977
Portrait of Jean LouisJean Louis. Jean Louis was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Costume Designer'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 05 1907 –
Died: Sun, Apr 20 1997
Portrait of Robert LaszloRobert Laszlo. Robert Laszlo was 64 in Imitation of Life as 'Props'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 12 1895 –
Died: Sat, Jul 09 1960
Portrait of Del ArmstrongDel Armstrong. Del Armstrong was 43 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 25 1915 –
Died: Mon, Apr 21 2003
Portrait of Norman DemingNorman Deming. Norman Deming was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 05 1905 –
Died: Tue, Apr 05 1983
Portrait of Rollie LaneRollie Lane. Rollie Lane was 43 in Imitation of Life as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 04 1916 –
Died: Wed, Aug 05 1992
Portrait of Larry GermainLarry Germain. Larry Germain was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 26 1913 –
Died: Sun, Jan 11 1981
Portrait of Fannie HurstFannie Hurst. Fannie Hurst was 73 in Imitation of Life as 'Novel'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 19 1885 –
Died: Fri, Feb 23 1968
Portrait of Nick MarcellinoNick Marcellino. Nick Marcellino was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie PyleEddie Pyle. Eddie Pyle was 57 in Imitation of Life as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 17 1902 –
Died: Thu, Jan 23 1992
Portrait of Lynn F. ReynoldsLynn 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 Clifford StineClifford Stine. Clifford Stine was 53 in Imitation of Life as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 24 1906 –
Died: Fri, Dec 12 1986
Portrait of Sammy FainSammy Fain. Sammy Fain was 57 in Imitation of Life as 'Songs'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 17 1902 –
Died: Wed, Dec 06 1989
Portrait of Paul Francis WebsterPaul Francis Webster. Paul Francis Webster was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Songs'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Max NippellMax Nippell. Max Nippell was 63 in Imitation of Life as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 31 1895 –
Died: Thu, Jun 21 1990
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell 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 Rydo LoshakRydo Loshak. Rydo Loshak was 56 in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 25 1903 –
Died: Mon, Aug 26 1985
Portrait of Pat WestmorePat Westmore. Pat Westmore was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luanna ShermanLuanna Sherman. Luanna Sherman was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of LaVaughn SpeerLaVaughn Speer. LaVaughn Speer was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rosamonde LyteleRosamonde Lytele. Rosamonde Lytele was 49 in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 23 1910 –
Died: Sat, May 29 1976
Portrait of Don MorganDon Morgan. Don Morgan was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Unit Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ledge HaddowLedge Haddow. Ledge Haddow was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Martha BunchMartha Bunch. Martha Bunch was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy VaughnRoy Vaughn. Roy Vaughn was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday