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Imitation of Life

Lists: Drama, Romance, Best Picture nominee 1930 to 1939

Brief Synopsis: "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."

Overall Ranking: - (Rank from 1934: # 0)


Rating:
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  • Claudette Colbert (Beatrice Bea Pullman)
  • Warren William (Stephen Steve Archer)
  • Rochelle Hudson (Jessie Pullman, Age 18)
  • Ned Sparks (Elmer Smith)
  • Louise Beavers (Delilah Johnson)
  • Fredi Washington (Peola Johnson, Age 19)
  • Juanita Quigley (Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3)
  • Alan Hale (Martin the Furniture Man)
  • Henry Armetta (The Painter)
  • Wyndham Standing (Beatrices Butler Jarvis)
  • Monya Andre (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Alyce Ardell (French Maid (uncredited))
  • William Austin (Englishman at Party (uncredited))
  • Dorothy Black (Peola Johnson, Age 10 (uncredited))
  • Edna Bowdoin (Secretary (uncredited))
  • Tyler Brooke (Tipsy Man at Party (uncredited))
  • Daisy Bufford (Waitress (uncredited))
  • Joyce Compton (Young Woman at Party (uncredited))
  • William B. Davidson (Man Buying Cigar (uncredited))
  • Sayre Dearing (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Norma Drew (Teacher (uncredited))
  • Jean Fenwick (Minor Role (uncredited))
  • Noel Francis (Mrs. Eden (uncredited))
  • Paullyn Garner (Mrs. Ramsey (uncredited))
  • Dick Gordon (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Jesse Graves (Pallbearer (uncredited))
  • Reverend Gregg (Minister (uncredited))
  • Sebie Hendricks (Peola Johnson, Age 4 (uncredited))
  • G.P. Huntley (James (uncredited))
  • Stuart Johnston (Undertaker (uncredited))
  • Marcia Mae Jones (Peolas Frontrow Classmate (uncredited))
  • Tiny Jones (Funeral Spectator (uncredited))
  • Marilyn Knowlden (Jessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited))
  • Henry Kolker (Dr. Preston (uncredited))
  • Lenita Lane (Mrs. Dale (uncredited))
  • Curry Lee (Chauffeur (uncredited))
  • Bessie Lyle (Woman at Funeral (uncredited))
  • Hattie McDaniel (Woman at Funeral (uncredited))
  • Claire McDowell (Teacher Outside Classroom (uncredited))
  • Harold Miller (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Julius Molnar (Footman (uncredited))
  • Bert Moorhouse (Man at Funeral (uncredited))
  • Edmund Mortimer (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • David Newell (Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited))
  • Barry Norton (Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited))
  • Edgar Norton (Butler at Party (uncredited))
  • Dennis OKeefe (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Franklin Pangborn (Mr. Carven (uncredited))
  • Paul Porcasi (Jacksons Restaurant Manager (uncredited))
  • Hayes Robinson (Man at Funeral (uncredited))
  • Ronald R. Rondell (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Gay Seabrook (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Teru Shimada (Customer in Pancake Shop (uncredited))
  • Larry Steers (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Madame Sul-Te-Wan (Cook (uncredited))
  • Ethel Sykes (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Libby Taylor (Woman at Funeral (uncredited))
  • Alma Tell (Mrs. Craven (uncredited))
  • Fred Snowflake Toones (Man at Funeral (uncredited))
  • Martin Turner (Man at Funeral (uncredited))
  • Walter Walker (Hugh (uncredited))
  • Bruce Warren (Party Guest (uncredited))
  • Hazel Washington (Maid (uncredited))
  • Clarence Wilson (Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited))
  • Jane Withers (Peolas Frontrow Classmate (uncredited))