10 Remakes That Turned Out To Be Classics

9 – Imitation of Life (1959)

Imitation of Life (1934)

It’s just as essential as its 1934 counterpart (both are listed in the National Film Registry). Douglas Sirk’s fascination with emotionally shallow, high-class yuppies is on full display. It’s the performances of Juanita Moore and Susan Kohner that really cement this version’s “classic” status.