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Imitation of Life poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.0 / 100
1959·Drama / Romance·2h 5m

IMITATION OF LIFE

“Fannie Hurst's best selling novel of today's tormented generation!”

In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.

Above the Line
Douglas Sirk·DirectorEleanore Griffin·ScreenplayAllan Scott·ScreenplayRussell Metty·Director of PhotographyFrank Skinner·Original Music ComposerMilton Carruth·Editor
Cast
Lana Turner·Lora MeredithJohn Gavin·Steve ArcherJuanita Moore·Annie JohnsonSandra Dee·Susie (16)Susan Kohner·Sarah Jane (18)Robert Alda·Allen LoomisDan O'Herlihy·David EdwardsKarin Dicker·Sarah Jane (8)Terry Burnham·Susie (6)John Vivyan·Young man
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Douglas Sirk·Director
Writing· 2
Eleanore Griffin·ScreenplayAllan Scott·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Russell Metty·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Milton Carruth·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Frank Skinner·Original Music ComposerHenry Mancini·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Ross Hunter·Producer
By the Numbers
87.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
IMDb
82%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Imitation of Life's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#4682B4
#A0522D
Mood
Melodramatic, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a group of people against a blue and white background. A woman with blonde curled hair and a white dress is in the foreground, wearing”

romancedrama
Key Elements
Pearl NecklaceSuitsDressesMovie Title
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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