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Imitation of Life (1934)

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

7.0/10 1h 51m Nov 23, 1934
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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Movie Details

Original Title Imitation of Life
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5

Cast

Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Popularity: 1.2
Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
Delilah Johnson
Popularity: 0.4
Warren William
Warren William
Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Popularity: 3.2
Rochelle Hudson
Rochelle Hudson
Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Popularity: 0.4
Ned Sparks
Ned Sparks
Elmer Smith
Popularity: 5.0
Fredi Washington
Fredi Washington
Peola Johnson, Age 19
Popularity: 0.1
Juanita Quigley
Juanita Quigley
Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Popularity: 0.7
Alan Hale
Alan Hale
Martin the Furniture Man
Popularity: 5.2
Henry Armetta
Henry Armetta
The Painter
Popularity: 2.1
Wyndham Standing
Wyndham Standing
Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
Popularity: 0.1
Joyce Compton
Joyce Compton
Young Woman at Party (uncredited)
Popularity: 0.8
Noel Francis
Noel Francis
Mrs. Eden (uncredited)
Popularity: 1.1

Key Crew

Director John M. Stahl
Screenplay William Hurlbut
Producer Carl Laemmle Jr.
Music Heinz Roemheld
Editor Philip Cahn, Maurice Wright

Production

Universal Pictures
US

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Keywords

housekeeper pancakes pre-code passing for white

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Rating
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Details
Release Date November 23, 1934
Runtime 1h 51m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5
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