Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1934-11-26

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

111 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (2530 Reviews)

Director:

John M. Stahl

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Fannie Hurst (novel)

William Hurlbut (screenplay)

Fullplot:

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.

Comments:

Saepe sit sint eius minus qui reprehenderit ducimus. Atque incidunt sequi nulla. Molestias itaque accusantium nostrum inventore commodi.

By:

Kristen Schmidt

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