• 1934
  • Approved
  • 1h 51m
Imitation of Life

Summary 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. View more details

  • 1934
  • Approved
  • 1h 51m

Imitation of Life

Directed : John M. Stahl

Written : Preston Sturges Fannie Hurst William Hurlbut

Stars : Rochelle Hudson Warren William Ned Sparks Claudette Colbert

All cast & crew

7.5

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Romance

Release date : Nov 25, 1934

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Production companies : Universal Pictures

Summary 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. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama Romance

Release date : Nov 25, 1934

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Production companies : Universal Pictures

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