Imitation of Life

(1959)

Synopsis

Version of the Fannie Hurst tear-jerker about the intertwined lives of two widowed mothers, one a white actress, the other her black maid, and the rebellious daughters they raise, the latter's a light-skinned child who doesn't want to be seen as black. A remake of the 1934 film of the same name. Juanita Moore as the housekeeper and Susan Kohner as her adult daughter were both nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Directors

Douglas Sirk, Ross Hunter, Russell Metty, Joseph Gershenson, Clifford Stine, Jean Louis, Bill Thomas, Universal, Douglas Sirk, Henry Mancini

Production year

1959

Rating

TV-PG

Studio

Universal Pictures

Runtime

124 minutes

Cast

Lana Turner, Juanita Moore, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Dan O'Herlihy