Imitation of Life (1959) – Filming Locations
Drama / Romance · Directed by Douglas Sirk · Starring John Gavin, Lana Turner
In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
Where was Imitation of Life filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Various domestic scenes and Los Angeles street sequences throughout the film. The majority of the film was shot on Universal backlots and practical Los Angeles locations, establishing the primary setting for the story of two women and their families
- Santa Monica, United States, Santa Monica – Scenes depicting the seaside California lifestyle and leisure activities. The iconic pier and beach provide a quintessential Southern California backdrop for scenes depicting the carefree early portions of the narrative
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Scenes depicting characters traveling to and navigating San Francisco. San Francisco sequences were filmed on location to portray the northern California setting during the later portion of the film's narrative