Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life (1934)

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

  • Genre: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1934-11-23
  • User Rating: 7/10 from 83 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 51min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: John M. Stahl
star 7/10
From 83 Ratings
7.5

Summary

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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  • Claudette Colbert

    as Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

  • Warren William

    as Stephen 'Steve' Archer

  • Rochelle Hudson

    as Jessie Pullman, Age 18

  • Ned Sparks

    as Elmer Smith

  • Louise Beavers

    as Delilah Johnson

  • Fredi Washington

    as Peola Johnson, Age 19

  • Juanita Quigley

    as Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

  • Alan Hale

    as Martin the Furniture Man

  • Henry Armetta

    as The Painter

  • Wyndham Standing

    as Beatrice's Butler Jarvis

  • Monya Andre

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Alyce Ardell

    as French Maid (uncredited)

  • William Austin

    as Englishman at Party (uncredited)

  • Dorothy Black

    as Peola Johnson, Age 10 (uncredited)

  • Edna Bowdoin

    as Secretary (uncredited)

  • Tyler Brooke

    as Tipsy Man at Party (uncredited)

  • Daisy Bufford

    as Waitress (uncredited)

  • Joyce Compton

    as Young Woman at Party (uncredited)

  • William B. Davidson

    as Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)

  • Sayre Dearing

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Norma Drew

    as Teacher (uncredited)

  • Jean Fenwick

    as Minor Role (uncredited)

  • Noel Francis

    as Mrs. Eden (uncredited)

  • Paullyn Garner

    as Mrs. Ramsey (uncredited)

  • Dick Gordon

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Jesse Graves

    as Pallbearer (uncredited)

  • Reverend Gregg

    as Minister (uncredited)

  • Sebie Hendricks

    as Peola Johnson, Age 4 (uncredited)

  • G.P. Huntley

    as James (uncredited)

  • Stuart Johnston

    as Undertaker (uncredited)

  • Marcia Mae Jones

    as Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)

  • Tiny Jones

    as Funeral Spectator (uncredited)

  • Marilyn Knowlden

    as Jessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited)

  • Henry Kolker

    as Dr. Preston (uncredited)

  • Lenita Lane

    as Mrs. Dale (uncredited)

  • Curry Lee

    as Chauffeur (uncredited)

  • Bessie Lyle

    as Woman at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Hattie McDaniel

    as Woman at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Claire McDowell

    as Teacher Outside Classroom (uncredited)

  • Harold Miller

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Julius Molnar

    as Footman (uncredited)

  • Bert Moorhouse

    as Man at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Edmund Mortimer

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • David Newell

    as Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)

  • Barry Norton

    as Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)

  • Edgar Norton

    as Butler at Party (uncredited)

  • Dennis O'Keefe

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Franklin Pangborn

    as Mr. Carven (uncredited)

  • Paul Porcasi

    as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

  • Hayes Robinson

    as Man at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Ronald R. Rondell

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Gay Seabrook

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Teru Shimada

    as Customer in Pancake Shop (uncredited)

  • Larry Steers

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Madame Sul-Te-Wan

    as Cook (uncredited)

  • Ethel Sykes

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Libby Taylor

    as Woman at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Alma Tell

    as Mrs. Craven (uncredited)

  • Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

    as Man at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Martin Turner

    as Man at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Walter Walker

    as Hugh (uncredited)

  • Bruce Warren

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Hazel Washington

    as Maid (uncredited)

  • Clarence Wilson

    as Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)

  • Jane Withers

    as Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Writing Fannie Hurst Novel
Writing William Hurlbut Screenplay
Directing John M. Stahl Director
Production Henry Henigson Associate Producer
Editing Philip Cahn Editor
Costume & Make-Up Jane Roman Hairstylist
Sound Jack Bolger Boom Operator
Costume & Make-Up Dorothy Ponedel Makeup Artist
Directing Fred Frank Assistant Director
Sound Gilbert Kurland Sound
Crew John P. Fulton Special Effects
Costume & Make-Up Travis Banton Costume Design
Costume & Make-Up William Ely Makeup Artist
Production Carl Laemmle Jr. Producer
Art Charles D. Hall Art Direction
Sound Heinz Roemheld Music
Sound Joe Lapis Sound mixer
Camera Merritt B. Gerstad Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up Jack Pierce Makeup Artist
Editing Maurice Wright Editor
Sound Theodore Soderberg Sound Director
Directing Scott R. Beal Assistant Director
Production M.F. Murphy Production Manager
Camera George Schuman Grip
Crew Mary West Child Wrangler

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