Imitation of Life - 1959
1959-04-30
7.8
Lora Meredith, a widow who dreams to be on Broadway, has a chance encounter with Annie Johnson, a single mother. While her point career is pursued by Lora, annie becomes the caretaker of all Lora's daughter, Susie. Both women deal with the difficulties of motherhood: Lora's thirst for fame threatens her association while Annie's light skinned daughter, Sarah Jane, struggles with her identity.
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2023-03-02 20:25:30
Note: They had to film the scene with Mahalia Jackson in two takes because everyone was crying so hard the first few takes. Once without the actors & her alone. Even camera men were crying.She always sung gospel, she was a bit reluctant to do it. Ms Jackson put the icing on cake
2023-03-02 20:19:05
Note: Sarah Jane played by Susan Kohner was Mexican/Irish. In the original (1934) the role was played by a black actress Freddie Washington that could pass. But because she would not, her roles in hollywood were limited.
2023-12-04 13:25:36
I WAS WATCHING THIS MOVIE 17 YRS AGO WHEN I GOT THE CALL MY MOM HAS PASSED N IT WAS AT THE SCENE OF THE FUNERAL. I CRY EVERYTIME I WATCH THIS MOVIE. LONGLIVEMYMOM 10/20/06♥️🕊️
2023-07-22 23:55:14
Oh, wow! This was a touching movie. Fully enjoyed it from start to end. Didn't want to it to end. I'm glad I watched this. Highly recommended 10/10
2023-03-01 23:00:14
This is one of the greatest of all time
2024-03-20 17:26:39
I watched this movie years ago , I got something different from it. I just couldn't believe the daughter was so selfish towards her mom, who loved her so much. now the daughter realized what she had & what she lost Annie would be happy to see her daughter accept herself .
2022-12-13 06:41:58
Sarah Jane piss me off
2024-04-21 12:41:32
I'm glad my mother had me watch this. Because it was a really good movie and my favorite was john gavin, who played steve but lana turner wasn't trying to hear that because she wanted a career over happiness
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