Imitation of life
(DVD)
Contributors
Laemmle, Carl, Jr., 1908-1979, film producer.
Hurlbut, William J. 1883-1957, screenwriter.
Stahl, John M., 1886-1950, film director.
Colbert, Claudette, actor.
William, Warren, 1895-1948, actor.
Hurlbut, William J. 1883-1957, screenwriter.
Stahl, John M., 1886-1950, film director.
Colbert, Claudette, actor.
William, Warren, 1895-1948, actor.
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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (236 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
025192129551, 025192129902
Notes
General Note
Based on the novel: Imitation of life / by Fannie Hurst.
General Note
Bonus features. Featurette, Lasting Legacy - An Imitation of Life (32 min.). 1934 version: feature commentary with African-American cultural scholar Avery Clayton ; theatrical trailer. 1959 version: feature commentary with film historian Foster Hirsch ; theatrical trailer.
General Note
Originally produced as motion pictures in 1934 and 1959.
Creation/Production Credits
1934 version: Photography, Merritt Gerstad ; film editors, Philip Cahn, Maurice Wright.
Creation/Production Credits
1959 version: Director of photography, Russell Metty ; film editor, Milton Carruth ; music, Frank Skinner.
Participants/Performers
1934 version: Claudette Colbert, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson, Ned Sparks, Louise Beavers, Fredi Washington, Baby Jane (Juanita Quigley), Alan Hale, Henry Armetta, Wyndham Standing.
Participants/Performers
1959 version: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda, Dan O'Herlihy, Juanita Moore, Mahalia Jackson, Troy Donahue.
Description
1934 version: Two single mothers join together to form a successful business, but find that material success does nothing to stabilize their personal lives.
Description
1959 version: Two single mothers, a down-on-her-luck actress and a homeless woman, attempt to find happiness for themselves and their daughters.
Target Audience
Not rated by the MPAA.
System Details
DVD ; NTSC, Region 1 ; full frame (1.33:1, 1934 version) & anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1, 1959 version) ; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono. ; dual layer.
Language
In English, with optional English SDH, French or Spanish subtitles.
Awards
1934 version:,National Film Registry, 2005.
Awards
1959 version:,Golden Globes, 1960: Best Supporting Actress (Susan Kohner)
Awards
1959 version:,National Film Registry, 2015.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Laemmle, C., Jr., Hurlbut, W. J. 1., Stahl, J. M., Colbert, C., William, W., Hudson, R., Sparks, N., Beavers, L., Washington, F., Quigley, J., Hale, A., Armetta, H., Standing, W., Griffin, E., Scott, A., Hunter, R., Sirk, D., Skinner, F., Turner, L., Gavin, J., Dee, S., Kohner, S., Alda, R., O'Herlihy, D., Moore, J., Jackson, M., Donahue, T., Clayton, A., Hirsch, F., & Hurst, F. (2012). Imitation of life (Two-movie special ed.). Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carl Laemmle, Jr et al.. 2012. Imitation of Life. Universal.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Carl Laemmle, Jr et al.. Imitation of Life Universal, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Laemmle, Carl, Jr., et al. Imitation of Life Two-movie special ed., Universal, 2012.
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