Review of Imitation of Life (1934) by Fortune D — 09 Jun 2007

A very, very great movie. The ending makes me cry ever time I watch it.

This review of Imitation of Life (1934) was written by Fortune D on 09 Jun 2007.

Imitation of Life has generally received very positive reviews.

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