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Imitation of Life

Not Rated
DramaRomance
7/10(83 ratings)

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.

11-23-1934
1h 51m
Imitation of Life
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Main Cast

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Warren William

Warren William

Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Rochelle Hudson

Rochelle Hudson

Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Ned Sparks

Ned Sparks

Elmer Smith

Louise Beavers

Louise Beavers

Delilah Johnson

Peola Johnson, Age 19

Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
John M. Stahl
Production:
Universal Pictures

Key Crew

Director:
John M. Stahl
Screenplay:
William Hurlbut
Assistant Director:
Scott R. Beal
Makeup Artist:
Jack Pierce
Producer:
Carl Laemmle Jr.

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en