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Imitation of Life
"THE DARING STORY OF MOTHER LOVE - On the Screen for the First Time!"
7.0(84 votes)
1934
1h 51m
DramaRomance
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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Production
Companies:
Universal Pictures
Languages
Original:en
Spoken:
English
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

Henry Armetta
The Painter

Wyndham Standing
Beatrice's Butler Jarvis

Joyce Compton
Young Woman at Party (uncredited)

Noel Francis
Mrs. Eden (uncredited)