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3 sheet movie poster for the
1934 film Imitation of Life, which stars Claudette Colbert and Louise Beavers. The film is based on the 1933 novel of the same name by Fannie Hurst and was directed by John M. Stahl.
Film Details
Release Date: November 26, 1934
Director: John M. Stahl
Main Cast: Claudette Colbert as Beatrice Pullman, Louise Beavers as Delilah Johnson, Warren William as Stephen Archer, and Fredi Washington as the adult Peola Johnson
Plot: The drama follows two single mothers, one white and one Black, who become successful business partners selling Delilah's pancake recipe. Their success is contrasted with the personal and social hardships they face, particularly Delilah's pain when her light-skinned daughter, Peola, attempts to pass as white.
Legacy: The film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2005 and named one of "The 25 Most Important Films on Race" by Time magazine in 2007. A well-known remake starring Lana Turner was released in 1959. |
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