Imitation of Life (1959)
Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!
1959 · NR · 2h 5m · Drama, Romance
Genres: Drama, Romance
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.
Director: Douglas Sirk
Writers: Eleanore Griffin, Allan Scott, Fannie Hurst
Music by: Frank Skinner, Henry Mancini
Cinematography: Russell Metty
Editor: Milton Carruth
Rated 7.4/10 by 324 viewers
Cast
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