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Imitation of Life (1959)

Name: Imitation of Life
Director: Douglas Sirk
Genre: drama film, romance film
Rating: 7.8

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…

Directed by Douglas Sirk · Shot by Russell Metty · Cut by Milton Carruth · Music by Frank Skinner

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