Imitation of Life

1934

Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

1934 Feature Film ★ 7.5/10

Released 11/26/1934 (United States)

📖 Storyline

Bea Pullman and her daughter Jessie have had a hard time making ends meet since Bea's husband died. Help comes in the form of Delilah Johnson, who agrees to work as Bea's housekeeper in exchange for a room for herself and her daughter Peola. Bea comes up with a plan to market Delilah's pancake recipe. The two soon become wealthy, and their friendship deepens through the years, but their relationships with their daughters become strained. Ashamed of her mother, Peola seeks a new life by passing for white. Bea's love for her daughter is tested when she and Jessie fall for the same man. —<dbubbeo@cmp.com>Bea Pullman and her daughter Jessie have had a hard time making ends meet since Bea's husband died. Help comes in the form of Delilah Johnson, who agrees to work as Bea's housekeeper in exchange for a room for herself and her daughter Peola. Bea comes up with a plan to market Delilah's pancake recipe. The two soon become wealthy, and their friendship deepens through the years, but their relationships with their daughters become strained. Ashamed of her mother, Peola seeks a new life by passing for white. Bea's love for her daughter is tested when she and Jessie fall for the same man. —<dbubbeo@cmp.com>

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director John M. Stahl
Main Star Claudette Colbert, Character: Beatrice Pullman
Supporting Warren William (as Stephen Archer), Rochelle Hudson (as Jessie Pullman), Ned Sparks (as Elmer Smith), Louise Beavers (as Delilah Johnson), Fredi Washington (as Peola Johnson), Juanita Quigley (as Baby Jessie Pullman), Alan Hale (as Martin the Furniture Man), Henry Armetta (as The Painter), Wyndham Standing (as Jarvis the Butler), Monya Andre (as Party Guest), Alyce Ardell (as French Maid), William Austin (as Englishman at Party), Dorothy Black (as Peola at 10), Edna Bowdoin (as Black Secretary), Tyler Brooke (as Tipsy Man at Party), Daisy Bufford (as Black Waitress), Curry Lee Calmes (as Black Chauffeur)

â„šī¸ Details

Awards Won Oscar 3 Oscars 4 wins total
IMDb Rating 7.5/10 (6,013 votes)
Reviews 117
Release Date 11/26/1934 (United States)
Format Feature Film
Filmed In United States
Country United States

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