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Imitation of Life
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Imitation of Life

1934-11-23 · 111 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
John M. Stahl
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Claudette ColbertClaudette ColbertBeatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Louise BeaversLouise BeaversDelilah Johnson
Warren WilliamWarren WilliamStephen 'Steve' Archer
Rochelle HudsonRochelle HudsonJessie Pullman, Age 18
Ned SparksNed SparksElmer Smith
Fredi WashingtonFredi WashingtonPeola Johnson, Age 19
Juanita QuigleyJuanita QuigleyBaby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Alan HaleAlan HaleMartin the Furniture Man
Henry ArmettaHenry ArmettaThe Painter
Wyndham StandingWyndham StandingBeatrice's Butler Jarvis
Joyce ComptonJoyce ComptonYoung Woman at Party (uncredited)
Noel FrancisNoel FrancisMrs. Eden (uncredited)
Jane WithersJane WithersPeola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Marcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesPeola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Henry KolkerHenry KolkerDr. Preston (uncredited)
Hattie McDanielHattie McDanielWoman at Funeral (uncredited)
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonMan Buying Cigar (uncredited)
William AustinWilliam AustinEnglishman at Party (uncredited)
G.P. HuntleyG.P. HuntleyJames (uncredited)
Tyler BrookeTyler BrookeTipsy Man at Party (uncredited)

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