Imitation of Life

Release date: Jun 26, 1959

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.

DramaRomance

Top Cast

Lora Meredith

Steve Archer

Annie Johnson

Susie (16)

Sarah Jane (18)

Allen Loomis

David Edwards

Sarah Jane (8)

Susie (6)

Young man

Photographer

Showgirl

Frankie

Receptionist

Mr. McKenney

Minister

Stage manager

Fat Man on Beach

Teacher

Romano

Fay

Choir Soloist

Geraldine Moore (uncredited)

Party Guest

Audience Member

Furniture Mover

Man at Coney Island

Marching Band Member

Security

Actor at Audition

McKinney

Show Spectator

Marching Band Member

Waiter

Marching Band Member

Lora's Friend

Himself (Archive Footage)

Louis Morton

Iris Dawn

Show Spectator (uncredited)

Cop

Teacher

Doctor

Waiter

Doctor

Watchman

Cop at Funeral

Restaurant Patron

Audience Member

Audience Member

Truck Driver

Dog Owner

Kenneth, Lora's Butler

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