In 1959, Universal couldn't have been happy when Douglas Sirk's last film was released, becoming one of the studios' largest money makers. Imitation of Life, a beautifully shot and nearly perfect aesthetically, isn't merely just another 1950s tear jerking melodrama with pretty actors and love affairs. Its roots run deep with social commentary. Sirk targeted relationships, stereotypes, and racial discrimination. The film's narrative surrounds the relationships of four women; two mothers and two daughters. The two mothers are Lora Meredith, played by Lana Turner, and Annie Johnson, played by Juanita Moore. Lora, a white woman with a daughter named Susie, is an actress who is able to sky rocket her fame to Broadway and eventually Hollywood. Sirk portrays this character as a parody of... More Info About This DVD Actor(s): Lana Turner - John Gavin Director(s): Douglas Sirk DVD Release Date: Released the 03 June 2003 THIS TITLE IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. If you would like to purchase this title, we recommend that you occasionally check this page to see if it has become available.
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