Imitation of Life

1934
1 hr 51 mins
DramaRomance
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TMDB
70%
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Popularity
1.2
Companies
Universal Pictures
DirectorJohn M. Stahl
WritersWilliam Hurlbut

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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Top Cast

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
Joyce Compton Young Woman at Party (uncredited)
Noel Francis Mrs. Eden (uncredited)
Jane Withers Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Marcia Mae Jones Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Henry Kolker Dr. Preston (uncredited)

Trailers & Clips

Imitation of Life Official Trailer #1 - Alan Hale Movie (1934) HD

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