Imitation of Life

Based On the book by Fannie Hurst

Imitation of Life is a 1959 American melodrama film directed by Douglas Sirk and produced by Ross Hunter. It stars Lana Turner and John Gavin, with Sandra Dee, Dan O'Herlihy, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda, and Juanita Moore in supporting roles. Gospel music singer Mahalia Jackson appears as a church choir soloist. It is the second film adaptation of the 1933 novel by Fannie Hurst, following the 1934 film directed by John M. Stahl.

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Release date:

1959

Director:

Douglas Sirk

Cast:

Lana Turner, Juanita Moore, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner

Genre:

Romance, Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1959 in adaptations