Imitation of Life (1934)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John M. Stahl
Writing:
- Fannie Hurst
- William Hurlbut
Stars:
Release Date: 1934-11-23
7/10
7/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 111
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Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Delilah Johnson
Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Martin the Furniture Man
Elmer Smith
The Painter
Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Mrs. Craven (uncredited)
Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Peola Johnson, Age 19
Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
Hugh (uncredited)
Englishman at Party (uncredited)
Tipsy Man at Party (uncredited)
Young Woman at Party (uncredited)
Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)
Mrs. Eden (uncredited)
Pallbearer (uncredited)
James (uncredited)
Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Jessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited)
Dr. Preston (uncredited)
Mrs. Dale (uncredited)
Woman at Funeral (uncredited)
Teacher Outside Classroom (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)
Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)
Butler at Party (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Mr. Carven (uncredited)
Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Customer in Pancake Shop (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Cook (uncredited)
Woman at Funeral (uncredited)
Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)
Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
