Imitation of Life (1959) 65th Anniversary

2 hr 5 min

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4/30/1959

New

Mothers Day week special showing Lana Turner and Sandra Dee play a melodramatic mother-daughter team in this dazzling classic directed by the campy and caustic Douglas Sirk. Lora (Turner) is an aspiring Broadway actress who can’t quite help her narcissism, and Annie (Juanita Moore) is her long-suffering friend, a Black maid who ends up taking care of Lora’s daughter, Suzie (Dee), alongside her own. Imitation of Life takes a searing look at race relations and the social role of independent, single women, while also exploring the love between moms and their daughters. The costumes glitter, the performances sizzle and the film still packs an emotional wallop. Memorable quote: “It’s only because of my ambition that you’ve had the best of everything. And that’s a solid achievement that any mother can be proud of.” May 10 thru 16, Tickets $7 on sale now.

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Genre:Drama, Romance
Director:Douglas Sirk
Cast:Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee