housekeeper,pancakes,pre-code,passing for white

Imitation of Life (1934)

Poster for Imitation of Life

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
John M. Stahl
  • Profile picture of Claudette Colbert
    Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman Claudette Colbert
  • Profile picture of Warren William
    Stephen 'Steve' Archer Warren William
  • Profile picture of Rochelle Hudson
    Jessie Pullman, Age 18 Rochelle Hudson
  • Profile picture of Ned Sparks
    Elmer Smith Ned Sparks
  • Profile picture of Louise Beavers
    Delilah Johnson Louise Beavers
  • Profile picture of Fredi Washington
    Peola Johnson, Age 19 Fredi Washington
  • Profile picture of Juanita Quigley
    Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3 Juanita Quigley
  • Profile picture of Alan Hale
    Martin the Furniture Man Alan Hale

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Keywords

  • housekeeper
  • pancakes
  • pre-code
  • passing for white