Review of Imitation of Life (1934) by Sasha J — 25 Aug 2008

Good old fashioned weepie, fond memories of this from childhood.

This review of Imitation of Life (1934) was written by Sasha J on 25 Aug 2008.

Imitation of Life has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ursula M (16) on 25 May 2012

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By Sarah M (1,063) on 19 Oct 2008

There were aspects that were very positive and ahead of their time, but other parts that were just shameful and depressing…

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By Private U (13,627) on 21 Dec 2008

Great; but Peola needed a good a$$ beating, and I wouldn't have devulged my grandmother's secret pancake recipe without big compensation…

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By Min K (125) on 21 Aug 2008

(I watched this thinking it was the 1959 version I saw in high school. I was so confused…

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