Cast
Claudette ColbertClaudette Colbert was
31 in Imitation of Life
as 'Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman'.
Sun, Sep 13 1903 –
Tue, Jul 30 1996
Warren WilliamWarren William was
39 in Imitation of Life
as 'Stephen 'Steve' Archer'.
Sun, Dec 02 1894 –
Fri, Sep 24 1948
Rochelle HudsonRochelle Hudson was
18 in Imitation of Life
as 'Jessie Pullman, Age 18'.
Mon, Mar 06 1916 –
Mon, Jan 17 1972
Ned SparksNed Sparks was
51 in Imitation of Life
as 'Elmer Smith'.
Sun, Nov 18 1883 –
Wed, Apr 03 1957
Louise BeaversLouise Beavers was
32 in Imitation of Life
as 'Delilah Johnson'.
Sat, Mar 08 1902 –
Fri, Oct 26 1962
Fredi WashingtonFredi Washington was
30 in Imitation of Life
as 'Peola Johnson, Age 19'.
Wed, Dec 23 1903 –
Tue, Jun 28 1994
Juanita QuigleyJuanita Quigley was
3 in Imitation of Life
as 'Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3'.
Wed, Jun 24 1931 –
Sun, Oct 29 2017
Alan HaleAlan Hale was
42 in Imitation of Life
as 'Martin the Furniture Man'.
Tue, Feb 09 1892 –
Sun, Jan 22 1950
Henry ArmettaHenry Armetta was
46 in Imitation of Life
as 'The Painter'.
Tue, Jul 03 1888 –
Sun, Oct 21 1945
Wyndham StandingWyndham Standing was
54 in Imitation of Life
as 'Beatrice's Butler Jarvis'.
Sun, Aug 22 1880 –
Fri, Feb 01 1963
Monya AndreMonya Andre was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Alyce ArdellAlyce Ardell was
32 in Imitation of Life
as 'French Maid (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 14 1902 –
Sun, Mar 03 1996
William AustinWilliam Austin was
50 in Imitation of Life
as 'Englishman at Party (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 10 1884 –
Sun, Jun 15 1975
Dorothy BlackDorothy Black was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Peola Johnson, Age 10 (uncredited)'.
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Edna BowdoinEdna Bowdoin was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Secretary (uncredited)'.
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Tyler BrookeTyler Brooke was
48 in Imitation of Life
as 'Tipsy Man at Party (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 05 1886 –
Tue, Mar 02 1943
Daisy BuffordDaisy Bufford was
21 in Imitation of Life
as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 20 1913 –
Fri, Dec 18 1987
Joyce ComptonJoyce Compton was
27 in Imitation of Life
as 'Young Woman at Party (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 27 1907 –
Mon, Oct 13 1997
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. Davidson was
46 in Imitation of Life
as 'Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 15 1888 –
Sun, Sep 28 1947
Sayre DearingSayre Dearing was
35 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 19 1899 –
Thu, Jul 05 1979
Norma DrewNorma Drew was
30 in Imitation of Life
as 'Teacher (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 08 1903 –
Sun, Aug 23 1998
Jean FenwickJean Fenwick was
27 in Imitation of Life
as 'Minor Role (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 30 1907 –
Sat, Dec 05 1998
Noel FrancisNoel Francis was
28 in Imitation of Life
as 'Mrs. Eden (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 31 1906 –
Fri, Oct 30 1959
Paullyn GarnerPaullyn Garner was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Mrs. Ramsey (uncredited)'.
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Dick GordonDick Gordon was
41 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 21 1893 –
Thu, Sep 20 1956
Jesse GravesJesse Graves was
55 in Imitation of Life
as 'Pallbearer (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 11 1879 –
Fri, Mar 04 1949
Reverend GreggReverend Gregg was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Minister (uncredited)'.
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Sebie HendricksSebie Hendricks was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Peola Johnson, Age 4 (uncredited)'.
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G.P. HuntleyG.P. Huntley was
30 in Imitation of Life
as 'James (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 26 1904 –
Sat, Jun 26 1971
Stuart JohnstonStuart Johnston was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Undertaker (uncredited)'.
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Marcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae Jones was
10 in Imitation of Life
as 'Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 01 1924 –
Sun, Sep 02 2007
Tiny JonesTiny Jones was
58 in Imitation of Life
as 'Funeral Spectator (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 25 1875 –
Fri, Mar 21 1952
Marilyn KnowldenMarilyn Knowlden was
11 in Imitation of Life
as 'Jessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 12 1923
Henry KolkerHenry Kolker was
60 in Imitation of Life
as 'Dr. Preston (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 12 1874 –
Tue, Jul 15 1947
Lenita LaneLenita Lane was
32 in Imitation of Life
as 'Mrs. Dale (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 16 1901 –
Wed, Mar 15 1995
Curry LeeCurry Lee was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Chauffeur (uncredited)'.
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Bessie LyleBessie Lyle was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Woman at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Hattie McDanielHattie McDaniel was
41 in Imitation of Life
as 'Woman at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 10 1893 –
Sun, Oct 26 1952
Claire McDowellClaire McDowell was
57 in Imitation of Life
as 'Teacher Outside Classroom (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 31 1877 –
Sun, Oct 23 1966
Harold MillerHarold Miller was
40 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 31 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1972
Julius MolnarJulius Molnar was
17 in Imitation of Life
as 'Footman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 16 1917 –
Fri, Mar 05 1971
Bert MoorhouseBert Moorhouse was
40 in Imitation of Life
as 'Man at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 20 1894 –
Tue, Jan 26 1954
Edmund MortimerEdmund Mortimer was
60 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 21 1874 –
Sun, May 21 1944
David NewellDavid Newell was
29 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 23 1905 –
Fri, Jan 25 1980
Barry NortonBarry Norton was
29 in Imitation of Life
as 'Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 16 1905 –
Fri, Aug 24 1956
Edgar NortonEdgar Norton was
66 in Imitation of Life
as 'Butler at Party (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 11 1868 –
Fri, Feb 06 1953
Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'Keefe was
26 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 29 1908 –
Sat, Aug 31 1968
Franklin PangbornFranklin Pangborn was
45 in Imitation of Life
as 'Mr. Carven (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 23 1889 –
Sun, Jul 20 1958
Paul PorcasiPaul Porcasi was
55 in Imitation of Life
as 'Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1879 –
Thu, Aug 08 1946
Hayes RobinsonHayes Robinson was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Man at Funeral (uncredited)'.
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Ronald R. RondellRonald R. Rondell was
31 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 21 1903 –
Fri, May 14 1999
Gay SeabrookGay Seabrook was
33 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 04 1901 –
Sat, Apr 18 1970
Teru ShimadaTeru Shimada was
29 in Imitation of Life
as 'Customer in Pancake Shop (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 17 1905 –
Sun, Jun 19 1988
Larry SteersLarry Steers was
46 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 14 1888 –
Thu, Feb 15 1951
Madame Sul-Te-WanMadame Sul-Te-Wan was
61 in Imitation of Life
as 'Cook (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 07 1873 –
Sun, Feb 01 1959
Ethel SykesEthel Sykes was
28 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 12 1906 –
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Libby TaylorLibby Taylor was
32 in Imitation of Life
as 'Woman at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 20 1902 –
Wed, Aug 23 1961
Alma TellAlma Tell was
36 in Imitation of Life
as 'Mrs. Craven (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 27 1898 –
Wed, Dec 29 1937
Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesFred 'Snowflake' Toones was
28 in Imitation of Life
as 'Man at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 05 1906 –
Tue, Feb 13 1962
Martin TurnerMartin Turner was
51 in Imitation of Life
as 'Man at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 20 1882 –
Tue, May 14 1957
Walter WalkerWalter Walker was
70 in Imitation of Life
as 'Hugh (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 13 1864 –
Thu, Dec 04 1947
Bruce WarrenBruce Warren was
30 in Imitation of Life
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 21 1904 –
Wed, Oct 19 1949
Hazel WashingtonHazel Washington was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Maid (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Clarence WilsonClarence Wilson was
58 in Imitation of Life
as 'Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 16 1876 –
Sun, Oct 05 1941
Jane WithersJane Withers was
8 in Imitation of Life
as 'Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 12 1926 –
Sat, Aug 07 2021
Crew
John M. StahlJohn M. Stahl was
48 in Imitation of Life
as 'Director'
Thu, Jan 21 1886 –
Thu, Jan 12 1950
Merritt B. GerstadMerritt B. Gerstad was
34 in Imitation of Life
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Jul 05 1900 –
Fri, Mar 01 1974
Scott R. BealScott R. Beal was
44 in Imitation of Life
as 'Assistant Director'
Mon, Apr 14 1890 –
Tue, Jul 10 1973
Fred FrankFred Frank was
40 in Imitation of Life
as 'Assistant Director'
Sun, Sep 23 1894 –
Tue, Jan 27 1959
Theodore SoderbergTheodore Soderberg was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Sound Director'
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William HurlbutWilliam Hurlbut was
56 in Imitation of Life
as 'Screenplay'
Sat, Jul 13 1878 –
Sat, May 04 1957
Carl Laemmle Jr.Carl Laemmle Jr. was
26 in Imitation of Life
as 'Producer'
Tue, Apr 28 1908 –
Mon, Sep 24 1979
Henry HenigsonHenry Henigson was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Associate Producer'
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Philip CahnPhilip Cahn was
40 in Imitation of Life
as 'Editor'
Mon, Jun 18 1894 –
Fri, Sep 28 1984
Maurice WrightMaurice Wright was
26 in Imitation of Life
as 'Editor'
Sat, Jun 06 1908 –
Wed, Sep 18 1996
Heinz RoemheldHeinz Roemheld was
33 in Imitation of Life
as 'Music'
Wed, May 01 1901 –
Mon, Feb 11 1985
John P. FultonJohn P. Fulton was
32 in Imitation of Life
as 'Special Effects'
Tue, Nov 04 1902 –
Tue, Jul 05 1966
Jack PierceJack Pierce was
45 in Imitation of Life
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sun, May 05 1889 –
Fri, Jul 19 1968
Gilbert KurlandGilbert Kurland was
29 in Imitation of Life
as 'Sound'
Sun, Nov 27 1904 –
Sun, Feb 26 1978
Joe LapisJoe Lapis was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Sound mixer'
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Charles D. HallCharles D. Hall was
46 in Imitation of Life
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Apr 20 1888 –
Wed, Apr 08 1970
Travis BantonTravis Banton was
40 in Imitation of Life
as 'Costume Design'
Fri, Aug 17 1894 –
Sun, Feb 02 1958
Fannie HurstFannie Hurst was
49 in Imitation of Life
as 'Novel'
Mon, Oct 19 1885 –
Fri, Feb 23 1968
Jack BolgerJack Bolger was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Boom Operator'
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Dorothy PonedelDorothy Ponedel was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Makeup Artist'
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William ElyWilliam Ely was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Jane RomanJane Roman was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Hairstylist'
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M.F. MurphyM.F. Murphy was
44 in Imitation of Life
as 'Production Manager'
Fri, Nov 29 1889 –
Tue, Nov 21 1961
George SchumanGeorge Schuman was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Grip'
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Mary WestMary West was
>> in Imitation of Life
as 'Child Wrangler'
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