Imitation of Life(1934)
THE DARING STORY OF MOTHER LOVE - On the Screen for the First Time!
Imitation of Life Synopsis
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.
Imitation of Life (1934) is a drama and romance film directed by John M. Stahl, released on November 23, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, Warren William and Rochelle Hudson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- John M. Stahl
- Writers:
- Fannie Hurst, William Hurlbut
- Producers:
- Carl Laemmle Jr., John M. Stahl
- Cinematographer:
- Merritt B. Gerstad
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Imitation of Life (1934) Trailer
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Imitation of Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claudette Colbert
as Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
- Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
as Delilah Johnson
Warren William
as Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Rochelle Hudson
as Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Ned Sparks
as Elmer Smith
Fredi Washington
as Peola Johnson, Age 19
Juanita Quigley
as Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Alan Hale
as Martin the Furniture Man
Henry Armetta
as The Painter
Wyndham Standing
as Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
Joyce Compton
as Young Woman at Party (uncredited)
Noel Francis
as Mrs. Eden (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John M. Stahl, written by Fannie Hurst and William Hurlbut, produced by Carl Laemmle Jr. and John M. Stahl.
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Imitation of Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 88 ratings.
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Imitation of Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Imitation of Life online?
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Imitation of Life (1934) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Imitation of Life?
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The main cast of Imitation of Life (1934) includes Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson and Ned Sparks. The film was directed by John M. Stahl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Imitation of Life released?
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Imitation of Life was released on November 23, 1934 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Imitation of Life worth watching?
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Imitation of Life (1934) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Imitation of Life?
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