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A drama film directed by Douglas Sirk, based on Fannie Hurst's novel, about race, class and gender issues. It stars Lana Turner, Juanita Moore, and Susan Kohner, who won a Golden Globe for her role as a biracial woman.
Imitation of Life: Directed by Douglas Sirk. With Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner. An aspiring white actress takes in an African American widow whose mixed-race daughter is desperate to be seen as white.
A romantic drama about two mothers, one white, one black, and their rebellious daughters. Based on a novel by Fannie Hurst, the film explores themes of race, identity, and motherhood in post-war America.
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Jan 10, 2023 · The 1934 version of Imitation of Life, based on Fannie Hurst's novel, explores themes of gender, race, identity, and the American dream through an interracial family. The film was a box office hit and a cultural milestone for women in film and African American casting.
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. Douglas Sirk. Director. Fannie Hurst. Novel. Allan Scott. Screenplay. Eleanore Griffin. Screenplay. Full Cast & Crew. Reviews. 1. A review by CinemaSerf. 70 % Written by CinemaSerf on January 24, 2023.
Apr 26, 2020 · Imitation of Life (Douglas Sirk, 1959) features two young girls: Sarah Jane, and Lora’s daughter, Susie (Terry Burnham). They first meet in the film’s opening scene, playing at the beach, instant best friends.
