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Movie poster for Imitation of Life (1934)

Imitation of Life

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

1934

1h 51m

Director: John M. Stahl

Writer: William 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.

Cast

20 people

Photo of Claudette Colbert as Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Claudette Colbert

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Photo of Louise Beavers as Delilah Johnson

Louise Beavers

Delilah Johnson

Photo of Warren William as Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Warren William

Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Photo of Rochelle Hudson as Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Rochelle Hudson

Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Photo of Ned Sparks as Elmer Smith

Ned Sparks

Elmer Smith

Photo of Fredi Washington as Peola Johnson, Age 19

Fredi Washington

Peola Johnson, Age 19

Photo of Juanita Quigley as Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Juanita Quigley

Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Photo of Alan Hale as Martin the Furniture Man

Alan Hale

Martin the Furniture Man

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