DVD
Imitation of life.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (236 min.) : sound, black and white and color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Two-disc special ed.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal, [2012]
Content descriptions
| General 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. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. Imitation of life / a Universal picture ; the new Universal presents ; produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. ; screenplay, William Hurlbut ; directed by John M. Stahl (1934, b&w, 111 min.) -- Disc 2. Imitation of life / Universal-International presents ; screenplay by Eleanore Griffin and Allan Scott ; produced by Ross Hunter ; directed by Douglas Sirk (1959, col., 125 min.). |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | 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. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | 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. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | 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 Note: | In English, with optional English SDH, French or Spanish subtitles. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Single mothers > Drama. Mothers and daughters > Drama. Passing (Identity) > Drama. |
| Genre: | Fiction films. Feature films. |
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Part | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria-Monroe PL - Alexandria | DRAMA IMI (Text) | All discs - DVD | 37521530642869 | AMPL Adult Drama | Available | - |
| LaGrange Co PL - LaGrange Main Library | DVD DRAMA (Text) | All discs - DVD | 30477101695124 | Main Floor: DVD | Available | - |
| Noble Co PL - Central (Albion) | DVD IMI (PG) (Text) | DVD | 38131004237102 | NCPLC - DVDs | Available | - |
| Syracuse Turkey Creek Twp PL - Syracuse | MOVIE IMITATION OF LIFE (Text) | All discs - DVD | 50577011197213 | Adult DVD | Available | - |
