Photobucket Imitation of Life is a 1959 American film directed by Douglas Sirk, produced by Ross Hunter and released by Universal Pictures. The film is an adaptation of Fannie Hurst's novel of the same name and is the second film adaptation of said novel; the first version was released in 1934. Starring Lana Turner and John Gavin and features Sandra Dee, Dan O'Herlihy, Susan Kohner, Robert Alda and Juanita Moore as Annie Johnson. Gospel music star Mahalia Jackson appears as a church choir soloist. ================================================= Selling and giving away tickets to Callywood's All-Star Party Feb.16th 2011 for Vincent Smith