Imitation of Life

1934 7.0 (84 votes) 1h 51m

Genres

Drama Romance

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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

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.

Key Crew

Director: John M. Stahl

Screenplay: William Hurlbut

Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr.

Director of Photography: Merritt B. Gerstad

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

Videos

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

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