Imitation of Life
starring: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda
directed by: Douglas Sirk
directed by: Douglas Sirk
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 08/22/2006Run time: 125 minutesRating: Nr
Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 08/22/2006Run time: 125 minutesRating: Nr
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Rating: 
- Really good movie
This is such a good movie. I bought it for my mom for Mother's Day she would watch it on T.V. when it would come on once a year. Now she can watch it anytime.
Rating: - My wife's favorite movie of all time.
I had recorded it on VHS but that wasn't good enough so I bought the DVD for my spouse so she could watch it any time she wished. A good story, well acted and Lana Turner is one of the original "Super Stars".
Rating: - Imitation of Life
A fantastic movie from the 50s.Lana Turner is stunning as Laura as is Juanita Moore as Annie.Great cast.A perfect portrayal of the prejudices of the times.Mahalia Jackson gives a brilliant performance in her rendition of 'Troubles of the World'.Definitely don't pass this one by.
Rating: 
- This is no mere imitation...
`Imitation of Life' is quite moving at times despite being `politically incorrect' as some will surely label it.It has held up over the years and remains poignant even in our modern worldwhere race relations are no where near as tense or as controversial as they were in the 50's.With some stellar performances and intricate character detail, `Imitation of Life' is truly an enjoyable film.
The film opens with a beautiful blonde named Lora frantically searching for her daughter on ... Read More
Rating: - Keep a tissue box nearby for this one
This movie leads you through two mother/daughter stories:
One deals with an actress and her daughter. The problem in this relationship is the mother carries her acting abilities off-stage as well, with her relationship with her daughter. Instead of expressing genuine, heart-felt emotions, she imitates them as an actress does.Her daughter, however, wants to see the real her and is frustrated by this emotional wall her mom has erected.
There's a great scene when the mother and daugher ... Read More
- Really good movieThis is such a good movie. I bought it for my mom for Mother's Day she would watch it on T.V. when it would come on once a year. Now she can watch it anytime.
- My wife's favorite movie of all time.I had recorded it on VHS but that wasn't good enough so I bought the DVD for my spouse so she could watch it any time she wished. A good story, well acted and Lana Turner is one of the original "Super Stars".
- Imitation of LifeA fantastic movie from the 50s.Lana Turner is stunning as Laura as is Juanita Moore as Annie.Great cast.A perfect portrayal of the prejudices of the times.Mahalia Jackson gives a brilliant performance in her rendition of 'Troubles of the World'.Definitely don't pass this one by.
- This is no mere imitation...`Imitation of Life' is quite moving at times despite being `politically incorrect' as some will surely label it.It has held up over the years and remains poignant even in our modern worldwhere race relations are no where near as tense or as controversial as they were in the 50's.With some stellar performances and intricate character detail, `Imitation of Life' is truly an enjoyable film.
The film opens with a beautiful blonde named Lora frantically searching for her daughter on ... Read More
- Keep a tissue box nearby for this oneThis movie leads you through two mother/daughter stories:
One deals with an actress and her daughter. The problem in this relationship is the mother carries her acting abilities off-stage as well, with her relationship with her daughter. Instead of expressing genuine, heart-felt emotions, she imitates them as an actress does.Her daughter, however, wants to see the real her and is frustrated by this emotional wall her mom has erected.
There's a great scene when the mother and daugher ... Read More
