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Where to Watch Imitation of Life (1934) in the US
- 1934
- Approved
- 1h 51m
- 7.5IMDb
- 88%Rotten Tomatoes
- 72Metascore
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What it's about
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 their friendship deepens through the years, but their relationships with their daughters 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.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John M. Stahl
- Starring
- Claudette Colbert, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson
Details
- Release date
- Nov 26, 1934
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. 4 wins & 3 nominations total
Where to Watch Imitation of Life (1934) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Imitation of Life in the United States?
- Imitation of Life is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
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