Production Credits Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Full Cast & Crew
An in-depth look at the talented ensemble and technical visionaries who brought Imitation of Life to life.
The Cast
50 Members
Lana TurnerLora Meredith
John GavinSteve Archer
Juanita MooreAnnie Johnson
Sandra DeeSusie (16)
Susan KohnerSarah Jane (18)
Robert AldaAllen Loomis
Dan O'HerlihyDavid Edwards
Karin DickerSarah Jane (8)
Terry BurnhamSusie (6)
John VivyanYoung man
Lee GoodmanPhotographer
Ann RobinsonShowgirl
Troy DonahueFrankie
Sandra GouldReceptionist
David TomackMr. McKenney
Joel FluellenMinister
Jack WestonStage manager
Billy HouseFat Man on Beach
Maida SevernTeacher
Than WyennRomano
Peg ShirleyFay
Mahalia JacksonChoir Soloist
Bess FlowersGeraldine Moore (uncredited)
Frank BakerParty Guest
Alex BallAudience Member
George BarrowsFurniture Mover
Chet BrandenburgMan at Coney Island
Teddy BucknerMarching Band Member
George CalligaSecurity
Steve CarruthersActor at Audition
Richard CollierMcKinney
Paul CristoShow Spectator
Joe DarensbourgMarching Band Member
Robert DarinWaiter
Mike De LayMarching Band Member
Elinor DonahueLora's Friend
Adolf EichmannHimself (Archive Footage)
Cicely EvansLouis Morton
Myrna FaheyIris Dawn
George FordShow Spectator (uncredited)
Lynne HunterTeacher
Nelson LeighDoctor
Paul LevittWaiter
John McNamaraDoctor
Joseph MellWatchman
Eddie ParkerCop at Funeral
Waclaw RekwartRestaurant Patron
Cosmo SardoAudience Member
Jeffrey SayreAudience Member
Technical Crew
Top Credits
Russell MettyDirector of Photography
Douglas SirkDirector
Eleanore GriffinScreenplay
Ross HunterProducer
Allan ScottScreenplay
Milton CarruthEditor