Imitation of Life

1934, 1h 51min -

Adapted from the novel by Fannie Hurst, this groundbreaking look at American racial attitudes traces the complex relationship that develops between Bea Pullman (Claudette Colbert), a widowed white mother, and Delilah Johnson (Louise Beavers), her Black housekeeper. The profitable pancake business that the two women start lifts them out of poverty—but with success comes a host of personal problems involving questions of race and romance. Director John M. Stahl explores issues of colorism, passing, and interracial friendship with a sensitivity decades ahead of its time. Show more

"Imitation of Life" — movie produced in USA and released in 1934. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.5 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 51min. "Imitation of Life" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!