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Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!

Imitation of Life

7.41959 · 2h 5m · EN

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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.

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Lana Turner

Lora Meredith

John Gavin

Steve Archer

Sandra Dee

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Susan Kohner

Sarah Jane (18)

Robert Alda

Allen Loomis

Dan O'Herlihy

David Edwards

Juanita Moore

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Status: Released
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