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Imitation of Life

THE DARING STORY OF MOTHER LOVE - On the Screen for the First Time!
1934 | 111m | English

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Popularity: 0.9 (history)

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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.
Release Date: Nov 23, 1934
Director: John M. Stahl
Writer: William Hurlbut, Fannie Hurst
Genres: Drama, Romance
Keywords black and white, housekeeper, pancakes, pre-code, passing for white
Production Companies Universal Pictures
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 04, 2026
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Claudette Colbert Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Louise Beavers Delilah Johnson
Warren William Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Rochelle Hudson Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Ned Sparks Elmer Smith
Fredi Washington Peola Johnson, Age 19
Juanita Quigley Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Alan Hale Martin the Furniture Man
Henry Armetta The Painter
Wyndham Standing Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
Joyce Compton Young Woman at Party (uncredited)
Noel Francis Mrs. Eden (uncredited)
Jane Withers Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Marcia Mae Jones Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Henry Kolker Dr. Preston (uncredited)
Hattie McDaniel Woman at Funeral (uncredited)
William B. Davidson Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
William Austin Englishman at Party (uncredited)
G.P. Huntley James (uncredited)
Tyler Brooke Tipsy Man at Party (uncredited)
Sayre Dearing Party Guest (uncredited)
Claire McDowell Teacher Outside Classroom (uncredited)
Jean Fenwick Minor Role (uncredited)
Dick Gordon Party Guest (uncredited)
Jesse Graves Pallbearer (uncredited)
Harold Miller Party Guest (uncredited)
David Newell Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe Party Guest (uncredited)
Franklin Pangborn Mr. Carven (uncredited)
Clarence Wilson Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)
Marilyn Knowlden Jessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited)
Lenita Lane Mrs. Dale (uncredited)
Paul Porcasi Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Barry Norton Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)
Edgar Norton Butler at Party (uncredited)
Ronald R. Rondell Party Guest (uncredited)
Gay Seabrook Party Guest (uncredited)
Teru Shimada Customer in Pancake Shop (uncredited)
Larry Steers Party Guest (uncredited)
Libby Taylor Woman at Funeral (uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-Wan Cook (uncredited)
Alma Tell Mrs. Craven (uncredited)
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Walter Walker Hugh (uncredited)
Dorothy Black Peola Johnson, Age 10 (uncredited)
Alyce Ardell French Maid (uncredited)
Monya Andre Party Guest (uncredited)
Edna Bowdoin Secretary (uncredited)
Daisy Bufford Waitress (uncredited)
Norma Drew Teacher (uncredited)
Paullyn Garner Mrs. Ramsey (uncredited)
Reverend Gregg Minister (uncredited)
Sebie Hendricks Peola Johnson, Age 4 (uncredited)
Stuart Johnston Undertaker (uncredited)
Tiny Jones Funeral Spectator (uncredited)
Curry Lee Chauffeur (uncredited)
Bessie Lyle Woman at Funeral (uncredited)
Julius Molnar Footman (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Edmund Mortimer Party Guest (uncredited)
Hayes Robinson Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Ethel Sykes Party Guest (uncredited)
Martin Turner Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Bruce Warren Party Guest (uncredited)
Hazel Washington Maid (uncredited)
Name Job
Jack Bolger Boom Operator
John M. Stahl Director
Travis Banton Costume Design
William Hurlbut Screenplay
Dorothy Ponedel Makeup Artist
Charles D. Hall Art Direction
Gilbert Kurland Sound
Philip Cahn Editor
Fred Frank Assistant Director
Scott R. Beal Assistant Director
Jane Roman Hairstylist
Merritt B. Gerstad Director of Photography
George Schuman Grip
William Ely Makeup Artist
John P. Fulton Special Effects
Joe Lapis Sound mixer
Maurice Wright Editor
Theodore Soderberg Sound Director
M.F. Murphy Production Manager
Mary West Child Wrangler
Fannie Hurst Novel
Jack Pierce Makeup Artist
Heinz Roemheld Music
Name Title
Carl Laemmle Jr. Producer
Henry Henigson Associate Producer
John M. Stahl Producer
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