Imitation of Life is a 1934 American melodrama film directed by John M. Stahl. The screenplay by William Hurlbut, based on the 1933 novel by Fannie Hurst, was augmented by eight additional uncredited
Theatrical release poster
Claudette Colbert in a publicity still of the film.
Louise Beavers and Colbert in a still of the film.
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
Imitation of Life (1934 film)
…Sparks, Fredi Washington and Louise Beavers. The film was originally released by Universal Pictures on November 26, 1934, and re-released in 1936. A 1959 remake was directed by Douglas Sirk. In 2005, Imitation of Life was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry being deemed…
Theatrical release poster by Reynold Brown
From left to right: Sarah Jane (Karin Dicker), Annie (Juanita Moore), Susie (Terry Burnham), and Lora (Lana Turner)
Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) and Annie
Theatrical advertisement from 1959.