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Imitation of Life 1934

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.

Directed by: John M. Stahl
Written by: William Hurlbut
Runtime: 111 minutes
Critics score:
100 / 100
Tagline: THE DARING STORY OF MOTHER LOVE - On the Screen for the First Time!
Cast:
Dennis O'Keefe Dennis O'Keefe
Party Guest (uncredited) 
Alan Hale Alan Hale
Martin the Furniture Man 
Henry Armetta Henry Armetta
The Painter 
Louise Beavers Louise Beavers
Delilah Johnson 
Tyler Brooke Tyler Brooke
Tipsy Man at Party (uncredited) 
Joyce Compton Joyce Compton
Young Woman at Party (uncredited) 
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