Imitation of Life (1934)

Imitation of Life (1934)

THE DARING STORY OF MOTHER LOVE - On the Screen for the First Time! 1934-11-23 United States of America 111 Min. PG-13
6.994 82 votes

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.

Cast

Claudette Colbert is Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Warren William is Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Rochelle Hudson is Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Ned Sparks is Elmer Smith
Elmer Smith
Louise Beavers is Delilah Johnson
Delilah Johnson
Fredi Washington is Peola Johnson, Age 19
Peola Johnson, Age 19
Juanita Quigley is Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Alan Hale is Martin the Furniture Man
Martin the Furniture Man
Henry Armetta is The Painter
The Painter
Wyndham Standing is Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
Monya Andre is Party Guest (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Alyce Ardell is French Maid (uncredited)
French Maid (uncredited)