Imitation of Life

(1934)

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Synopsis

A widow (Claudette Colbert) builds up a business, aided by a black woman (Louise Beavers) with an incorrigible daughter (Fredi Washington). Stephen: Warren William. Jessie: Rochelle Hudson. Elmer: Ned Sparks. Martin: Alan Hale. Well-acted version of Fannie Hurst's novel. Directed by John M. Stahl.

Directors

John M. Stahl, Scott Beal, Carl Laemmle Jr., Universal

Production year

1934

Rating

Studio

Universal Pictures

Runtime

106 minutes

Cast

Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, Fredi Washington, Warren William, Ned Sparks