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Imitation of Life

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Friday, June 26 1959
65 years ago
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Portrait of Lana TurnerLana TurnerLana Turner was 38 in Imitation of Life as 'Lora Meredith'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 08 1921 –
Thu, Jun 29 1995
Portrait of John GavinJohn GavinJohn Gavin was 28 in Imitation of Life as 'Steve Archer'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 08 1931 –
Fri, Feb 09 2018
Portrait of Juanita MooreJuanita MooreJuanita Moore was 44 in Imitation of Life as 'Annie Johnson'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 19 1914 –
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Portrait of Sandra DeeSandra DeeSandra Dee was 17 in Imitation of Life as 'Susie (16)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 23 1942 –
Sun, Feb 20 2005
Portrait of Susan KohnerSusan KohnerSusan Kohner was 22 in Imitation of Life as 'Sarah Jane (18)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 11 1936
Portrait of Robert AldaRobert AldaRobert Alda was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Allen Loomis'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 26 1914 –
Sat, May 03 1986
Portrait of Dan O'HerlihyDan O'HerlihyDan O'Herlihy was 40 in Imitation of Life as 'David Edwards'.
Birthday: Fri, May 02 1919 –
Thu, Feb 17 2005
Portrait of Karin DickerKarin DickerKarin Dicker was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sarah Jane (8)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Terry BurnhamTerry BurnhamTerry Burnham was 9 in Imitation of Life as 'Susie (6)'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 08 1949
Portrait of John VivyanJohn VivyanJohn Vivyan was 43 in Imitation of Life as 'Young man'.
Birthday: Wed, May 31 1916 –
Tue, Dec 20 1983
Portrait of Lee GoodmanLee GoodmanLee Goodman was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Photographer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ann RobinsonAnn RobinsonAnn Robinson was 30 in Imitation of Life as 'Showgirl'.
Birthday: Sat, May 25 1929
Portrait of Troy DonahueTroy DonahueTroy Donahue was 23 in Imitation of Life as 'Frankie'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 27 1936 –
Sun, Sep 02 2001
Portrait of Sandra GouldSandra GouldSandra Gould was 42 in Imitation of Life as 'Receptionist'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 23 1916 –
Tue, Jul 20 1999
Portrait of David TomackDavid TomackDavid Tomack was 39 in Imitation of Life as 'Mr. McKenney'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 16 1919 –
Mon, Dec 19 1977
Portrait of Joel FluellenJoel FluellenJoel Fluellen was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Minister'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 02 1907 –
Fri, Feb 02 1990
Portrait of Jack WestonJack WestonJack Weston was 34 in Imitation of Life as 'Stage manager'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 21 1924 –
Fri, May 03 1996
Portrait of Billy HouseBilly HouseBilly House was 70 in Imitation of Life as 'Fat Man on Beach'.
Birthday: Mon, May 06 1889 –
Sat, Sep 23 1961
Portrait of Maida SevernMaida SevernMaida Severn was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Teacher'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Than WyennThan WyennThan Wyenn was 40 in Imitation of Life as 'Romano'.
Birthday: Fri, May 02 1919 –
Thu, Jan 15 2015
Portrait of Peg ShirleyPeg ShirleyPeg Shirley was 25 in Imitation of Life as 'Fay'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 06 1933
Portrait of Mahalia JacksonMahalia JacksonMahalia Jackson was 47 in Imitation of Life as 'Choir Soloist'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 26 1911 –
Thu, Jan 27 1972
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess FlowersBess Flowers was 60 in Imitation of Life as 'Geraldine Moore (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Frank BakerFrank BakerFrank Baker was 66 in Imitation of Life as 'Party Guest'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 10 1892 –
Tue, Dec 30 1980
Portrait of Alex BallAlex BallAlex Ball was 46 in Imitation of Life as 'Audience Member'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 14 1912 –
Thu, Mar 01 1984
Portrait of George BarrowsGeorge BarrowsGeorge Barrows was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Furniture Mover'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 07 1914 –
Mon, Oct 17 1994
Portrait of Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgChet Brandenburg was 61 in Imitation of Life as 'Man at Coney Island'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 14 1897 –
Wed, Jul 17 1974
Portrait of Teddy BucknerTeddy BucknerTeddy Buckner was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George CalligaGeorge CalligaGeorge Calliga was 62 in Imitation of Life as 'Security'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 02 1897 –
Sun, Jan 18 1976
Portrait of Steve CarruthersSteve CarruthersSteve Carruthers was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Actor at Audition'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard CollierRichard CollierRichard Collier was 40 in Imitation of Life as 'McKinney'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 13 1919 –
Sat, Mar 11 2000
Portrait of Paul CristoPaul CristoPaul Cristo was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Show Spectator'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 25 1907 –
Sat, Jul 08 2000
Portrait of Joe DarensbourgJoe DarensbourgJoe Darensbourg was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert DarinRobert DarinRobert Darin was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mike De LayMike De LayMike De Lay was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Marching Band Member'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elinor DonahueElinor DonahueElinor Donahue was 22 in Imitation of Life as 'Lora's Friend'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 19 1937
Portrait of Adolf EichmannAdolf EichmannAdolf Eichmann was 53 in Imitation of Life as 'Himself (Archive Footage)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 19 1906 –
Thu, May 31 1962
Portrait of Cicely EvansCicely EvansCicely Evans was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Louis Morton'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Myrna FaheyMyrna FaheyMyrna Fahey was 26 in Imitation of Life as 'Iris Dawn'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 12 1933 –
Sun, May 06 1973
Portrait of George FordGeorge FordGeorge Ford was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Show Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 31 1905 –
Sat, Jul 30 1983
Portrait of Tedd HadfieldTedd HadfieldTedd Hadfield was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Cop'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynne HunterLynne HunterLynne Hunter was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Teacher'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nelson LeighNelson LeighNelson Leigh was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1905 –
Wed, Jul 03 1985
Portrait of Paul LevittPaul LevittPaul Levitt was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Waiter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John McNamaraJohn McNamaraJohn McNamara was 33 in Imitation of Life as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 24 1925 –
Sun, Oct 27 1968
Portrait of Joseph MellJoseph MellJoseph Mell was 44 in Imitation of Life as 'Watchman'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 23 1915 –
Wed, Aug 31 1977
Portrait of Eddie ParkerEddie ParkerEddie Parker was 58 in Imitation of Life as 'Cop at Funeral'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 12 1900 –
Wed, Jan 20 1960
Portrait of Waclaw RekwartWaclaw RekwartWaclaw Rekwart was 65 in Imitation of Life as 'Restaurant Patron'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 08 1893 –
Tue, May 08 1973
Portrait of Cosmo SardoCosmo SardoCosmo Sardo was 50 in Imitation of Life as 'Audience Member'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Fri, Jul 14 1989
Portrait of Jeffrey SayreJeffrey SayreJeffrey Sayre was 58 in Imitation of Life as 'Audience Member'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1900 –
Thu, Sep 26 1974
Portrait of Cap SomersCap SomersCap Somers was 66 in Imitation of Life as 'Truck Driver'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1893 –
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Portrait of Ted ThorpeTed ThorpeTed Thorpe was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Dog Owner'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Napoleon WhitingNapoleon WhitingNapoleon Whiting was 48 in Imitation of Life as 'Kenneth, Lora's Butler'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 21 1910 –
Mon, Oct 22 1984

Crew

Portrait of Douglas SirkDouglas SirkDouglas Sirk was 62 in Imitation of Life as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 26 1897 –
Wed, Jan 14 1987
Portrait of Russell MettyRussell MettyRussell Metty was 52 in Imitation of Life as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 20 1906 –
Fri, Apr 28 1978
Portrait of Frank ShawFrank ShawFrank Shaw was 63 in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 15 1895 –
Tue, Jun 12 1962
Portrait of Wilson ShyerWilson ShyerWilson Shyer was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eleanore GriffinEleanore GriffinEleanore Griffin was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 29 1904 –
Tue, Jul 25 1995
Portrait of Allan ScottAllan ScottAllan Scott was 53 in Imitation of Life as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, May 23 1906 –
Thu, Apr 13 1995
Portrait of Ross HunterRoss HunterRoss Hunter was 39 in Imitation of Life as 'Producer'
Birthday: Thu, May 06 1920 –
Sun, Mar 10 1996
Portrait of Milton CarruthMilton CarruthMilton Carruth was 60 in Imitation of Life as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 23 1899 –
Thu, Sep 07 1972
Portrait of Frank SkinnerFrank SkinnerFrank Skinner was 61 in Imitation of Life as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Dec 31 1897 –
Tue, Oct 08 1968
Portrait of Joseph GershensonJoseph GershensonJoseph Gershenson was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 12 1904 –
Mon, Jan 18 1988
Portrait of Ethmer RotenEthmer RotenEthmer Roten was 37 in Imitation of Life as 'Musician'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 06 1922
Portrait of Henry ManciniHenry ManciniHenry Mancini was 35 in Imitation of Life as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 16 1924 –
Tue, Jun 14 1994
Portrait of Bud WestmoreBud WestmoreBud Westmore was 41 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Sun, Jun 24 1973
Portrait of Alexander GolitzenAlexander GolitzenAlexander Golitzen was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 28 1908 –
Tue, Jul 26 2005
Portrait of Bill ThomasBill ThomasBill Thomas was 37 in Imitation of Life as 'Costume Designer'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 13 1921 –
Tue, May 30 2000
Portrait of Leslie I. CareyLeslie I. CareyLeslie I. Carey was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry GermainLarry GermainLarry Germain was 45 in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 26 1913 –
Sun, Jan 11 1981
Portrait of Julia HeronJulia HeronJulia Heron was 61 in Imitation of Life as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 20 1897 –
Sat, Apr 09 1977
Portrait of Wayne FitzgeraldWayne FitzgeraldWayne Fitzgerald was 29 in Imitation of Life as 'Title Designer'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 19 1930 –
Mon, Sep 30 2019
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman was 66 in Imitation of Life as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of Fannie HurstFannie HurstFannie Hurst was 73 in Imitation of Life as 'Novel'
Birthday: Mon, Oct 19 1885 –
Fri, Feb 23 1968
Portrait of Norman DemingNorman DemingNorman Deming was 54 in Imitation of Life as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 05 1905 –
Tue, Apr 05 1983
Portrait of Richard H. RiedelRichard H. RiedelRichard H. Riedel was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 05 1904 –
Fri, Mar 18 1960
Portrait of Del ArmstrongDel ArmstrongDel Armstrong was 43 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 25 1915 –
Mon, Apr 21 2003
Portrait of Jean LouisJean LouisJean Louis was 51 in Imitation of Life as 'Costume Designer'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 05 1907 –
Sun, Apr 20 1997
Portrait of Clifford StineClifford StineClifford Stine was 53 in Imitation of Life as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 24 1906 –
Fri, Dec 12 1986
Portrait of Joe LapisJoe LapisJoe Lapis was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pat WestmorePat WestmorePat Westmore was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie PyleEddie PyleEddie Pyle was 57 in Imitation of Life as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 17 1902 –
Thu, Jan 23 1992
Portrait of Paul Francis WebsterPaul Francis WebsterPaul Francis Webster was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Songs'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sammy FainSammy FainSammy Fain was 57 in Imitation of Life as 'Songs'
Birthday: Tue, Jun 17 1902 –
Wed, Dec 06 1989
Portrait of Glenn E. AndersonGlenn E. AndersonGlenn E. Anderson was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rydo LoshakRydo LoshakRydo Loshak was 56 in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 25 1903 –
Mon, Aug 26 1985
Portrait of Lynn F. ReynoldsLynn F. ReynoldsLynn F. Reynolds was 41 in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 27 1917 –
Sun, Dec 28 2003
Portrait of Earl GrantEarl GrantEarl Grant was 28 in Imitation of Life as 'Theme Song Performance'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 20 1931 –
Wed, Jun 10 1970
Portrait of Max NippellMax NippellMax Nippell was 63 in Imitation of Life as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 31 1895 –
Thu, Jun 21 1990
Portrait of Nick MarcellinoNick MarcellinoNick Marcellino was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rollie LaneRollie LaneRollie Lane was 43 in Imitation of Life as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 04 1916 –
Wed, Aug 05 1992
Portrait of Henry JanssenHenry JanssenHenry Janssen was 67 in Imitation of Life as 'Sound'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 07 1891 –
Thu, Nov 24 1977
Portrait of Roy VaughnRoy VaughnRoy Vaughn was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ledge HaddowLedge HaddowLedge Haddow was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Don MorganDon MorganDon Morgan was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Unit Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luanna ShermanLuanna ShermanLuanna Sherman was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rosamonde LyteleRosamonde LyteleRosamonde Lytele was 49 in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 23 1910 –
Sat, May 29 1976
Portrait of Robert LaszloRobert LaszloRobert Laszlo was 64 in Imitation of Life as 'Props'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 12 1895 –
Sat, Jul 09 1960
Portrait of LaVaughn SpeerLaVaughn SpeerLaVaughn Speer was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles CowieCharles CowieCharles Cowie was 55 in Imitation of Life as 'Grip'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 14 1903 –
Sat, Apr 14 1979
Portrait of Martha BunchMartha BunchMartha Bunch was >> in Imitation of Life as 'Wardrobe Master'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday