Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

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

1934 · Drama, Romance · 1h 51m · 7.0

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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Cast

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

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