Drama ·Romance · United States of America · 1934 · 1h 51m

Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life poster
Director
John M. Stahl
Cast
Claudette Colbert as Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman Louise Beavers as Delilah Johnson Warren William as Stephen 'Steve' Archer Rochelle Hudson as Jessie Pullman, Age 18 Ned Sparks as Elmer Smith Fredi Washington as Peola Johnson, Age 19
Crew
Merritt B. Gerstad — Director of Photography Maurice Wright — Editor Philip Cahn — Editor William Hurlbut — Screenplay Fannie Hurst — Novel Carl Laemmle Jr. — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Imitation of Life — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
black and whitehousekeeperpancakespre-codepassing for white
Key Collaborators
John M. Stahl Director Merritt B. Gerstad Director of Photography Maurice Wright Editor Philip Cahn Editor William Hurlbut Screenplay Fannie Hurst Novel Carl Laemmle Jr. Producer John M. Stahl Producer Travis Banton Costume Design
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