Imitation of life / a Universal picture ; the new Universal presents ; produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. ; screenplay, William Hurlbut ; directed by John M. Stahl. Imitation of life / Universal-International presents ; screenplay by Eleanore Griffin and Allan Scott ; produced by Ross Hunter ; directed by Douglas Sirk.
1934 version: Two single mothers join together to form a successful business, but find that material success does nothing to stabilize their personal lives. 1959 version: Two single mothers, a down-on-her-luck actress and a homeless woman, attempt to find happiness for themselves and their daughters...
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Language: | English |
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In English, with optional English SDH, French or Spanish subtitles. |
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Universal City, CA :
Universal,
[2012]
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Edition: | Two-movie special edition. |
Series: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
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Physical Description: | 2 videodiscs (236 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: | Video DVD |
Summary: |
1934 version: Two single mothers join together to form a successful business, but find that material success does nothing to stabilize their personal lives.
1959 version: Two single mothers, a down-on-her-luck actress and a homeless woman, attempt to find happiness for themselves and their daughters. |
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Note: | Based on the novel: Imitation of life / by Fannie Hurst. 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. Originally produced as motion pictures in 1934 and 1959. Videorecording. |
Call Number: | CX5 D0139019 VideoDVD |
Audience: |
Not rated by the MPAA. |
Credits: | 1934 version: Photography, Merritt Gerstad ; film editors, Philip Cahn, Maurice Wright. 1959 version: Director of photography, Russell Metty ; film editor, Milton Carruth ; music, Frank Skinner. |
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. |
Cast: |
1934 version: Claudette Colbert, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson, Ned Sparks, Louise Beavers, Fredi Washington, Baby Jane (Juanita Quigley), Alan Hale, Henry Armetta, Wyndham Standing.
1959 version: Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda, Dan O'Herlihy, Juanita Moore, Mahalia Jackson, Troy Donahue. |