Whilst Lana Turner is great in this family drama, the plaudits really ought to go to the sparing ...
Imitation of Life
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.
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Imitation of Life
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 26, 1959
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
74%
Original Title
Imitation of Life
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Director
Douglas Sirk
Description
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.