Imitation of Life (1934)

Imitation of Life (1934)

Imitation of Life is a 1934 American drama film directed by John M. Stahl. The screenplay by William Hurlbut, based on Fannie Hurst's 1933 novel of the same name, was augmented by eight additional uncredited writers, including Preston Sturges and Finley Peter Dunne. The film stars Claudette Colbert, Warren William and Rochelle Hudson and features Louise Beavers and Fredi Washington.

In the film, Bea Pullman (Claudette Colbert) and her daughter Jessie (Rochelle Hudson) have had a hard time making ends meet since Bea's husband died. Help comes in the form of Delilah Johnson (Louise Beavers), who agrees to work as Bea's housekeeper in exchange for a room for herself and her daughter Peola (Fredi Washington). 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.

The film was released by Universal Pictures on November 26, 1934, and later re-issued in 1936. A 1959 remake with the same title stars Lana Turner.

In 2005, Imitation of Life was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry, and it was named by Time in 2007 as one of "The 25 Most Important Films on Race".

This rip was taken from KG. Thanks to mteste, the original uploader on KG. The torrent contains also spanish and english subtitles and a poster of the film.

IMDB: 7.5/10


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025301/

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