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Lana Turner Lora Meredith
John Gavin Steve Archer
Juanita Moore Annie Johnson
Sandra Dee Susie (16)
Susan Kohner Sarah Jane (18)
Robert Alda Allen Loomis
Dan O'Herlihy David Edwards
Karin Dicker Sarah Jane (8)
Terry Burnham Susie (6)
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A review by griggs79
90% Written by griggs79 on September 23, 2024
Imitation of Life is a masterpiece that explores race, class, and privilege in 1950s America. Douglas Sirk's final Hollywood film masterfully contrasts the lives of Lora Meredith (Lana Turner) and Annie Johnson (Juanita Moore), using their intertwining stories to expose the stark divides of the era. The emotional depth of Annie's relationship with her daughter, who chooses to pass as white, is super-emotional and heart-wrenching. Sirk's use of heightened drama not only serves as a critique of 1950s society's blind spots but also enlightens today's audience about the issues of the time. In the f... read the rest. Read All Reviews Media
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