Imitation of Life (1934)

CinemaOSMovie · 1934 · 1h 51m

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

70%(88)IMDbDramaRomance

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.

Directed byJohn M. Stahl

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: EN
Released: November 23, 1934

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Starring

Claudette Colbert

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

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

Creative team

Directed by: John M. Stahl
Written by: William Hurlbut
Produced by: Carl Laemmle Jr.
John M. Stahl

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