Imitation of Life (1934)

  • NR
  • 11/23/1934 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 51m

THE DARING STORY OF MOTHER LOVE - On the Screen for the First Time!

Overview

A struggling widow and her daughter take in a black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter. The two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues along the way.

Fannie Hurst

Novel

William Hurlbut

Screenplay

John M. Stahl

Director

Cast

Claudette Colbert's headshot

Claudette Colbert

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Warren William's headshot

Warren William

Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Rochelle Hudson's headshot

Rochelle Hudson

Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Ned Sparks's headshot

Ned Sparks

Elmer Smith
Louise Beavers's headshot

Louise Beavers

Delilah Johnson
Fredi Washington's headshot

Fredi Washington

Peola Johnson, Age 19
Juanita Quigley's headshot

Juanita Quigley

Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Alan Hale's headshot

Alan Hale

Martin the Furniture Man

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