Imitation of Life (1959)

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.

Directed by: Douglas Sirk
Top Billed Cast: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Juanita Moore
Runtime: 125 minutes
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Lana Turner
Lana Turner
Lora Meredith
John Gavin
John Gavin
Steve Archer
Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore
Annie Johnson
Sandra Dee
Sandra Dee
Susie (16)
Susan Kohner
Susan Kohner
Sarah Jane (18)
Robert Alda
Robert Alda
Allen Loomis
Dan O'Herlihy
Dan O'Herlihy
David Edwards
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Karin Dicker
Sarah Jane (8)
Terry Burnham
Terry Burnham
Susie (6)
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John Vivyan
Young man
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Lee Goodman
Photographer
Ann Robinson
Ann Robinson
Showgirl
Troy Donahue
Troy Donahue
Frankie
Sandra Gould
Sandra Gould
Receptionist
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David Tomack
Mr. McKenney
Joel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen
Minister
Jack Weston
Jack Weston
Stage manager
Billy House
Billy House
Fat Man on Beach
Maida Severn
Maida Severn
Teacher
Than Wyenn
Than Wyenn
Romano
Peg Shirley
Peg Shirley
Fay
Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson
Choir Soloist
Bess Flowers
Bess Flowers
Geraldine Moore (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Frank Baker
Party Guest
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Alex Ball
Audience Member
George Barrows
George Barrows
Furniture Mover
Chet Brandenburg
Chet Brandenburg
Man at Coney Island (uncredited)
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Teddy Buckner
Marching Band Member
George Calliga
George Calliga
Security
Steve Carruthers
Steve Carruthers
Actor at Audition
Richard Collier
Richard Collier
McKinney
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Paul Cristo
Show Spectator
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Joe Darensbourg
Marching Band Member
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Robert Darin
Waiter
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Mike De Lay
Marching Band Member
Elinor Donahue
Elinor Donahue
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