Imitation of Life (1934)

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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.

Released: 1934-11-23
Genres: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 1h 51m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.0/10 from 88 votes

Directed by John M. Stahl.

Top cast

Claudette Colbert as Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
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

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Where to watch Imitation of Life

United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
India: rent on Amazon Video
Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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