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Imitation of Life

November 23, 1934
Directed by
John M. Stahl

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.

housekeeper

pancakes

pre-code

passing for white

Last Updated: November 2, 2025

Cast

Claudette Colbert as Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Claudette Colbert

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Louise Beavers as Delilah Johnson

Louise Beavers

Delilah Johnson

Warren William as Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Warren William

Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Rochelle Hudson as Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Rochelle Hudson

Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Ned Sparks as Elmer Smith

Ned Sparks

Elmer Smith

Fredi Washington as Peola Johnson, Age 19

Fredi Washington

Peola Johnson, Age 19

Juanita Quigley as Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Juanita Quigley

Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Alan Hale as Martin the Furniture Man

Alan Hale

Martin the Furniture Man

Henry Armetta as The Painter

Henry Armetta

The Painter

Wyndham Standing as Beatrice's Butler Jarvis

Wyndham Standing

Beatrice's Butler Jarvis

Joyce Compton as Young Woman at Party (uncredited)

Joyce Compton

Young Woman at Party (uncredited)

Noel Francis as Mrs. Eden (uncredited)

Noel Francis

Mrs. Eden (uncredited)

Jane Withers as Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)

Jane Withers

Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)

Marcia Mae Jones as Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)

Marcia Mae Jones

Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)

Henry Kolker as Dr. Preston (uncredited)

Henry Kolker

Dr. Preston (uncredited)

Imitation of Life Official Trailer #1 - Alan Hale Movie (1934) HD

Imitation of Life Official Trailer #1 - Alan Hale Movie (1934) HD

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