Original and Remake: Imitation of Life
Here's my second installment for Original and Remake. This time I'm focusing on Imitation of Life. This film has 2 versions the original from 1934 and the remake in 1959. Imitation of Life (1934) Starring: Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, Fredi Washington Directed By: John M. Stahl * This is the original version. It was nominated for 3 Academy Awards but won none. Imitation of Life (1959) Starring: Lana Turner, Junita Moore, Susan Kohner Directed By: Douglas Sirk * This is the remake. It was nominated for 2 Academy Awards, supporting actress for Junita Moore and Susan Kohner but won none. Both of these films have good points for reasons to watch. The original version actually cast a fair-skinned African American actress to play Peola and I really like that. However, the remake has it's perks too. Yes, it's a glossy technicolor and I know that can overcoat certain scenes but a part of me really prefers the colorized version. A few...