

Imitation of Life
19341ч 51мин
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"THE DARING STORY OF MOTHER LOVE - On the Screen for the First Time!"
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.
Director:John M. Stahl
Details
Basic Info
StatusReleased
Release DateNovember 23, 1934
Original Languageen
Statistics
Vote Count87
Popularity1
Languages
English
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Crew
Writers
William Hurlbut
Producers
Carl Laemmle Jr.
John M. Stahl
Composer
Heinz Roemheld
Cinematography
Merritt B. Gerstad
Editor
Maurice Wright
Keywords
black and whitehousekeeperpancakespre-codepassing for white
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)









