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
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.
Juanita Moore
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Juanita Moore was an American film, television, and stage actress.
Imitation of Life (1959 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…
1950s studio publicity shot
Moore as Annie Johnson in Imitation of Life (1959)