Imitation of Life (1934)
Movie
1934
1 HOUR 46 MINS
Drama
A struggling white widow and her light-skinned Black housekeeper face societal challenges and personal tragedies as they raise their daughters together in a racially divided America.
Cast & Crew
Claudette Colbert Beatrice "Bea" Pullman
Warren William Stephen "Steve" Archer
Louise Beavers Delilah Johnson
Rochelle Hudson Jessie Pullman
Ned Sparks Elmer Smith
Alan Hale Martin
Henry Armetta The Painter
Wyndham Standing Jarvis
John M. Stahl Director
Fannie Hurst Writer (Novel)
Finley Peter Dunne Writer (Dialogue)
Victor Heerman Writer (Dialogue)
William Hurlbut Writer (Screenplay)
Carl Laemmle Producer
John M. Stahl Producer
Henry Henigson Associate Producer
Merritt B. Gerstad Cinematography
Maurice Wright Film Editing
Philip Cahn Film Editing
Heinz Roemheld Original Music
Charles D. Hall Art Direction
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