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Dominican Rep. Imitation of Life
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- Original title
- Imitation of Life
- Year
- 1934
- Running time
- 109 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- William Hurlbut. Novel: Fannie Hurst
- Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Warren William
Rochelle Hudson
Ned Sparks
Henry Armetta
Louise Beavers
Alan Hale
Franklin Pangborn
Fredi Washington- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
Merrit B. Gerstad (B&W)- Producer
- 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.
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- Awards
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1934: 3 Nominations for Oscar: Best Movie, asistente from Director, Sound
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