Imitation of Life (John M. Stahl, ) uncredited

Name: Imitation of Life (John M. Stahl, ) uncredited
Director: Preston Sturges
Released: 1934

Preston Sturges

racial identity motherhood social class ambition and success identity passing

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Synopsis

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