Title:
Imitation of life
ISBN:
9780783287065
Edition:
Standard format (1.33:1, 1934 version) & widescreen format (1.85:1, 1959 version).
Publication Information:
Universal City, CA : Universal, c2003.
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (236 min.) : sd., b&w and col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Based on the novel: Imitation of life / by Fannie Hurst.
Special feature (side 2): theatrical trailers.
Contents:
Side 1. Imitation of life (1934, b&w, 111 min.) / a Universal picture ; the new Universal presents ; produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. ; screenplay, William Hurlbut ; directed by John M. Stahl -- Side 2. Imitation of life (1959, col., 125 min.) / Universal-International presents ; screenplay by Eleanore Griffin and Allan Scott ; produced by Ross Hunter ; directed by Douglas Sirk.
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Added Uniform Title:
Imitation of life (Motion picture : 1934)
Imitation of life (Motion picture : 1959)
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.
System Details:
DVD, REGION 1; DOLBY DIGITAL 2.0 MONO.
Language Note:
IN ENGLISH, WITH OPTIONAL FRENCH OR SPANISH SUBTITLES.
CLOSED-CAPTIONED.
