Imitation of life susan kohner biography

film directed by Douglas Sirk

Imitation of Life () is an American melodrama film directed by Douglas Sirk, produced by Ross Hunter and released by Universal International.

It was Sirk's final Hollywood film and dealt with issues of race, class and gender. Imitation of Life is the second film adaptation of Fannie Hurst's novel of the same title (the first, directed by John M. Stahl, was released in ).

The film's top-billed stars are Lana Turner and John Gavin. The cast also features Robert Alda, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Juanita Moore, and Dan O'Herlihy, in alphabetical order.

Imitation of life susan kohner biography

Kohner and Moore each received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Supporting Actress for their performances. Kohner won the Globe award. Gospel music star Mahalia Jackson appears as a church choir soloist.

In , the United States Library of Congress selected Imitation of Life () for preservation in the National Film Registry, finding it "culturally, historic