Imitation of Life

Name: Imitation of Life
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1934
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 7

1934 · 111 min

Drama · Romance

★ 7.0

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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.

Crew

Director John M. Stahl
Screenplay William Hurlbut
Director of Photography Merritt B. Gerstad

Cast

Claudette Colbert
Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
L
Louise Beavers
Delilah Johnson
Warren William
Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Rochelle Hudson
Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Ned Sparks
Elmer Smith
Fredi Washington
Peola Johnson, Age 19
Juanita Quigley
Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Alan Hale
Martin the Furniture Man
Henry Armetta
The Painter
Wyndham Standing
Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
Joyce Compton
Young Woman at Party (uncredited)
Noel Francis
Mrs. Eden (uncredited)

Crew

Director — John M. Stahl
Screenplay — William Hurlbut
Director of Photography — Merritt B. Gerstad

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