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Imitation of Life

PG19341h 51mJohn M. Stahl
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 72

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"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.

DramaRomance
Black And WhiteHousekeeperPancakesPre-codePassing For White

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What is Imitation of Life (1934) about?

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.

Who stars in Imitation of Life?

Imitation of Life stars Claudette Colbert (Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman), Louise Beavers (Delilah Johnson), Warren William (Stephen 'Steve' Archer), Rochelle Hudson (Jessie Pullman, Age 18), Ned Sparks (Elmer Smith). The film was directed by John M. Stahl.

How long is Imitation of Life?

Imitation of Life has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934. It is rated PG.

Is Imitation of Life worth watching?

Imitation of Life holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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