Imitation of Life

1934    1h 51m    Approved
Drama, Romance, Comedy
7.588%85%70%
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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.
Directed By
John M. Stahl
Written By
William Hurlbut, Fannie Hurst
Studio
Universal Pictures

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Cast of Imitation of Life
  • Claudette ColbertBeatrice 'Bea' Pullman
  • Warren WilliamStephen 'Steve' Archer
  • Rochelle HudsonJessie Pullman, Age 18
  • Ned SparksElmer Smith
  • Louise BeaversDelilah Johnson
  • Fredi WashingtonPeola Johnson, Age 19
  • Juanita QuigleyBaby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
  • Alan HaleMartin the Furniture Man
  • Henry ArmettaThe Painter
  • Wyndham StandingBeatrice's Butler Jarvis
  • Monya AndreParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Alyce ArdellFrench Maid (uncredited)
  • William AustinEnglishman at Party (uncredited)
  • Dorothy BlackPeola Johnson, Age 10 (uncredited)
  • Edna BowdoinSecretary (uncredited)
  • Tyler BrookeTipsy Man at Party (uncredited)
  • Daisy BuffordWaitress (uncredited)
  • Joyce ComptonYoung Woman at Party (uncredited)
  • William B. DavidsonMan Buying Cigar (uncredited)
  • Sayre DearingParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Norma DrewTeacher (uncredited)
  • Jean FenwickMinor Role (uncredited)
  • Noel FrancisMrs. Eden (uncredited)
  • Paullyn GarnerMrs. Ramsey (uncredited)
  • Dick GordonParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Jesse GravesPallbearer (uncredited)
  • Reverend GreggMinister (uncredited)
  • Sebie HendricksPeola Johnson, Age 4 (uncredited)
  • G.P. HuntleyJames (uncredited)
  • Stuart JohnstonUndertaker (uncredited)
  • Marcia Mae JonesPeola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
  • Tiny JonesFuneral Spectator (uncredited)
  • Marilyn KnowldenJessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited)
  • Henry KolkerDr. Preston (uncredited)
  • Lenita LaneMrs. Dale (uncredited)
  • Curry LeeChauffeur (uncredited)
  • Bessie LyleWoman at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Hattie McDanielWoman at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Claire McDowellTeacher Outside Classroom (uncredited)
  • Harold MillerParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Julius MolnarFootman (uncredited)
  • Bert MoorhouseMan at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Edmund MortimerParty Guest (uncredited)
  • David NewellParty Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)
  • Barry NortonYoung Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)
  • Edgar NortonButler at Party (uncredited)
  • Dennis O'KeefeParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Franklin PangbornMr. Carven (uncredited)
  • Paul PorcasiJackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
  • Hayes RobinsonMan at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Ronald R. RondellParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Gay SeabrookParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Teru ShimadaCustomer in Pancake Shop (uncredited)
  • Larry SteersParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Madame Sul-Te-WanCook (uncredited)
  • Ethel SykesParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Libby TaylorWoman at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Alma TellMrs. Craven (uncredited)
  • Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesMan at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Martin TurnerMan at Funeral (uncredited)
  • Walter WalkerHugh (uncredited)
  • Bruce WarrenParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Hazel WashingtonMaid (uncredited)
  • Clarence WilsonMr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)
  • Jane WithersPeola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
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