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 85 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 51min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Universal Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: John M. Stahl
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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Joyce Compton

    as Young Woman at Party (uncredited)

  • Noel Francis

    as Mrs. Eden (uncredited)

  • Jane Withers

    as Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)

  • Marcia Mae Jones

    as Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)

  • Henry Kolker

    as Dr. Preston (uncredited)

  • Hattie McDaniel

    as Woman at Funeral (uncredited)

  • William B. Davidson

    as Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)

  • William Austin

    as Englishman at Party (uncredited)

  • G.P. Huntley

    as James (uncredited)

  • Tyler Brooke

    as Tipsy Man at Party (uncredited)

  • Sayre Dearing

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Claire McDowell

    as Teacher Outside Classroom (uncredited)

  • Jean Fenwick

    as Minor Role (uncredited)

  • Dick Gordon

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Jesse Graves

    as Pallbearer (uncredited)

  • Harold Miller

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • David Newell

    as Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)

  • Dennis O'Keefe

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Franklin Pangborn

    as Mr. Carven (uncredited)

  • Clarence Wilson

    as Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)

  • Marilyn Knowlden

    as Jessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited)

  • Lenita Lane

    as Mrs. Dale (uncredited)

  • Paul Porcasi

    as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)

  • Barry Norton

    as Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)

  • Edgar Norton

    as Butler at Party (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)

  • Libby Taylor

    as Woman at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Madame Sul-Te-Wan

    as Cook (uncredited)

  • Alma Tell

    as Mrs. Craven (uncredited)

  • Fred 'Snowflake' Toones

    as Man at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Walter Walker

    as Hugh (uncredited)

  • Dorothy Black

    as Peola Johnson, Age 10 (uncredited)

  • Alyce Ardell

    as French Maid (uncredited)

  • Monya Andre

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Edna Bowdoin

    as Secretary (uncredited)

  • Daisy Bufford

    as Waitress (uncredited)

  • Norma Drew

    as Teacher (uncredited)

  • Paullyn Garner

    as Mrs. Ramsey (uncredited)

  • Reverend Gregg

    as Minister (uncredited)

  • Sebie Hendricks

    as Peola Johnson, Age 4 (uncredited)

  • Stuart Johnston

    as Undertaker (uncredited)

  • Tiny Jones

    as Funeral Spectator (uncredited)

  • Curry Lee

    as Chauffeur (uncredited)

  • Bessie Lyle

    as Woman at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Julius Molnar

    as Footman (uncredited)

  • Bert Moorhouse

    as Man at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Edmund Mortimer

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Hayes Robinson

    as Man at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Ethel Sykes

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Martin Turner

    as Man at Funeral (uncredited)

  • Bruce Warren

    as Party Guest (uncredited)

  • Hazel Washington

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

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