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Drama / Romance

Imitation of Life.

THE DARING STORY OF MOTHER LOVE - On the Screen for the First Time!

7.0/ 1019341h 51mEN

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.

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Directed by John M. Stahl

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Claudette Colbert

Claudette Colbert

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Louise Beavers

Louise Beavers

Delilah Johnson

Warren William

Warren William

Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Rochelle Hudson

Rochelle Hudson

Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Ned Sparks

Ned Sparks

Elmer Smith

Fredi Washington

Fredi Washington

Peola Johnson, Age 19

Juanita Quigley

Juanita Quigley

Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Martin the Furniture Man

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