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imitation of life (1934)

Original title: imitation of life
Production: USA|111 min|
Dramatic

Festivals and awards

Oscar 1960 - nomination Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Assigned to: Susan Kohner, Juanita Moore

Origin of the subject

dal libro: romanzo ()

Direction

Douglas SirkDouglas Sirk: regista
John M. StahlJohn M. Stahl: regista

Production and Screenplay

Eleanore Griffin: sceneggiatore
William Hurlbut: sceneggiatore
Allan Scott: sceneggiatore
Preston SturgesPreston Sturges: sceneggiatore
Ross Hunter: produttore

Interpreters and Characters

Lana TurnerLana Turner(età:14)
(Lora)
Claudette ColbertClaudette Colbert(età:31)
(Claudette Colbert)
Dan O'HerlihyDan O'Herlihy(età:15)
(Edwards)
Rochelle HudsonRochelle Hudson(età:20)
(rochelle hudson)
John GavinJohn Gavin
(Steve)
Ned SparksNed Sparks(età:51)
(ned sparks)
Sandra DeeSandra Dee
(susie)
Louise BeaversLouise Beavers(età:36)
(louise beavers)
Susan KohnerSusan Kohner
(Sarah Jane)
Fredi Washington(età:31)
(fredi washington)
Juanita MooreJuanita Moore(età:12)
(Annie, la governante)
Warren WilliamWarren William(età:40)
(warren william)
Robert AldaRobert Alda(età:20)
(Loomis)
Alan HaleAlan Hale(età:42)
(alan hale)
Henry ArmettaHenry Armetta(età:46)
(henry armetta)
Troy DonahueTroy Donahue
(Frankie)
Wyndham StandingWyndham Standing(età:54)
(wyndham standing)
Henry KolkerHenry Kolker(età:64)
(henry kolker)
Hattie McdanielHattie Mcdaniel(età:41)
(hattie mcdaniel)
Claire McdowellClaire Mcdowell(età:57)
(claire mcdowell)
Dennis O'keefeDennis O'keefe(età:26)
(dennis o'keefe)
Franklin PangbornFranklin Pangborn(età:45)
(franklin pangborn)
Paul PorcasiPaul Porcasi(età:55)
(paul porcasi)
Jane WithersJane Withers(età:8)
(Jane Withers)
Mahalia Jackson(età:23)
Juanita QuigleyJuanita Quigley(età:3)
Marilyn KnowldenMarilyn Knowlden(età:8)

Technical staff

Mahalia Jackson: musiche
Heinz RoemheldHeinz Roemheld: musiche
Milton CarruthMilton Carruth: montatore
Travis BantonTravis Banton: costumista
Bill ThomasBill Thomas: costumista
Alexander GolitzenAlexander Golitzen: scenografo
Frank SkinnerFrank Skinner: musiche
Maurice Pivar: montatore
Earl Grant: musiche
R.h.heidel: scenografo
Maurice Wright: montatore
Philip Cahn: montatore
Russell MettyRussell Metty: direttore della fotografia
Eugene JoseffEugene Joseff: costumista
H.r. Bishop: musiche
Charles D. hallCharles D. hall: scenografo
Jack P. PierceJack P. Pierce: truccatore
Merritt B. Gerstad: direttore della fotografia
William Ely: truccatore

Voices and Dubbing

Version Italia(1958)

Giuseppe RinaldiGiuseppe Rinaldi Voice of Dan O'Herlihy
Pino LocchiPino Locchi Voice of John Gavin
Lydia SimoneschiLydia Simoneschi Voice of Juanita Moore
Maria Pia Di MeoMaria Pia Di Meo Voice of Sandra Dee