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Imitation of Life

"Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!"

Movie
1959
7.5

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Movie Overview

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.

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.

Imitation of Life is a 1959 Romance and Drama movie directed by Douglas Sirk starring Lana Turner, John Gavin, Juanita Moore, Sandra Dee and Susan Kohner. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on BingeWatch - including Amazon Prime Video availability.