Imitation of Life

★7.5 1934 1h 51m Comedy, 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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Actors

Claudette Colbert Claudette Colbert Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
LB 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)