Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

1934
1h 51m
7.0

7.0/10

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Drama Romance

"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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

black and white housekeeper pancakes pre-code passing for white

Quick Facts

Release Date November 23, 1934
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0025301

Cast

Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers

Delilah Johnson

Warren William
Warren William

Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Rochelle Hudson
Rochelle Hudson

Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Ned Sparks
Ned Sparks

Elmer Smith

Fredi Washington
Fredi Washington

Peola Johnson, Age 19

Juanita Quigley
Juanita Quigley

Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Alan Hale
Alan Hale

Martin the Furniture Man

Henry Armetta
Henry Armetta

The Painter

Wyndham Standing
Wyndham Standing

Beatrice's Butler Jarvis

Joyce Compton
Joyce Compton

Young Woman at Party (uncredited)

Noel Francis
Noel Francis

Mrs. Eden (uncredited)

Key Crew

William Hurlbut
Screenplay
John M. Stahl
Director
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
John M. Stahl
Producer