Movie
Imitation of Life
Released: April 9, 1959 (1959)
Runtime: 125 minutes
Genres: Drama, Romance
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Robert Alda as Allen Loomis
Age at release: 45
- Juanita Moore as Annie Johnson
Age at release: 44
- John Vivyan as Young man
Age at release: 42
- Dan O'Herlihy as David Edwards
Age at release: 39
- Lana Turner as Lora Meredith
Age at release: 38
- John Gavin as Steve Archer
Age at release: 28
- Susan Kohner as Sarah Jane (18)
Age at release: 22
- Sandra Dee as Susie (16)
Age at release: 16
- Terry Burnham as Susie (6)
Age at release: 9
- Karin Dicker as Sarah Jane (8)
Age at release: Unknown
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- Billy House as Fat Man on Beach
Age at release: 69
- Frank Baker as Party Guest
Age at release: 66
- George Calliga as Security
Age at release: 62
- Chet Brandenburg as Man at Coney Island
Age at release: 61
- Bess Flowers as Geraldine Moore (uncredited)
Age at release: 60
- Joel Fluellen as Minister
Age at release: 51
- Mahalia Jackson as Choir Soloist
Age at release: 47
- Alex Ball as Audience Member
Age at release: 46
- George Barrows as Furniture Mover
Age at release: 45
- Sandra Gould as Receptionist
Age at release: 42
- David Tomack as Mr. McKenney
Age at release: 39
- Than Wyenn as Romano
Age at release: 39
- Jack Weston as Stage manager
Age at release: 34
- Ann Robinson as Showgirl
Age at release: 29
- Peg Shirley as Fay
Age at release: 25
- Troy Donahue as Frankie
Age at release: 23
- Lee Goodman as Photographer
Age at release: Unknown
- Maida Severn as Teacher
Age at release: Unknown
- Teddy Buckner as Marching Band Member
Age at release: Unknown
- Steve Carruthers as Actor at Audition
Age at release: Unknown