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Original title

Imitation of Life

Year

1934

Running time

109 min.

Country

United States

Director

John M. Stahl

Screenwriter

William Hurlbut. Novel: Fannie Hurst

Cast

Music

Heinz Roemheld

Cinematography

Merrit B. Gerstad (B&W)

Producer

Universal Pictures

Genre

Drama | Melodrama

Movie Groups

Fannie Hurst Adaptations

Synopsis

Bea Pullman and her daughter Jessie have had a hard time making ends meet since Bea's husband died. Help comes in the form of Delilah Johnson, who agrees to work as Bea's housekeeper in exchange for a room for herself and her daughter Peola. Bea comes up with a plan to market Delilah's pancake recipe. The two soon become wealthy and as the years go on, their friendship deepens. Their relationships with their daughters, however, become strained. Ashamed of her mother, Peola seeks a new life by passing for white. Bea's love for her daughter is tested when she and Jessie fall for the same man.

Awards: 1934: 3 Nominations for Oscar: Best Movie, asistente from Director, Sound

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Imitation of Life

1934

John M. Stahl

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