Imitation of Life

Nov 23, 1934

1h 51m

★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Claudette Colbert

Delilah Johnson

Louise Beavers

Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Warren William

Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Rochelle Hudson

Elmer Smith

Ned Sparks

Peola Johnson, Age 19

Fredi Washington

Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Juanita Quigley

Martin the Furniture Man

Alan Hale

The Painter

Henry Armetta

Beatrice's Butler Jarvis

Wyndham Standing

Young Woman at Party (uncredited)

Joyce Compton

Mrs. Eden (uncredited)

Noel Francis

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