Production Credits Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Full Cast & Crew
An in-depth look at the talented ensemble and technical visionaries who brought Imitation of Life to life.
The Cast
50 Members
Claudette ColbertBeatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Louise BeaversDelilah Johnson
Warren WilliamStephen 'Steve' Archer
Rochelle HudsonJessie Pullman, Age 18
Ned SparksElmer Smith
Fredi WashingtonPeola Johnson, Age 19
Juanita QuigleyBaby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Alan HaleMartin the Furniture Man
Henry ArmettaThe Painter
Wyndham StandingBeatrice's Butler Jarvis
Joyce ComptonYoung Woman at Party (uncredited)
Noel FrancisMrs. Eden (uncredited)
Jane WithersPeola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Marcia Mae JonesPeola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
Henry KolkerDr. Preston (uncredited)
Hattie McDanielWoman at Funeral (uncredited)
William B. DavidsonMan Buying Cigar (uncredited)
William AustinEnglishman at Party (uncredited)
G.P. HuntleyJames (uncredited)
Tyler BrookeTipsy Man at Party (uncredited)
Sayre DearingParty Guest (uncredited)
Claire McDowellTeacher Outside Classroom (uncredited)
Jean FenwickMinor Role (uncredited)
Dick GordonParty Guest (uncredited)
Jesse GravesPallbearer (uncredited)
Harold MillerParty Guest (uncredited)
David NewellParty Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)
Dennis O'KeefeParty Guest (uncredited)
Franklin PangbornMr. Carven (uncredited)
Clarence WilsonMr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)
Marilyn KnowldenJessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited)
Lenita LaneMrs. Dale (uncredited)
Paul PorcasiJackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Barry NortonYoung Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)
Edgar NortonButler at Party (uncredited)
Ronald R. RondellParty Guest (uncredited)
Gay SeabrookParty Guest (uncredited)
Teru ShimadaCustomer in Pancake Shop (uncredited)
Larry SteersParty Guest (uncredited)
Libby TaylorWoman at Funeral (uncredited)
Madame Sul-Te-WanCook (uncredited)
Alma TellMrs. Craven (uncredited)
Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesMan at Funeral (uncredited)
Walter WalkerHugh (uncredited)
Dorothy BlackPeola Johnson, Age 10 (uncredited)
Alyce ArdellFrench Maid (uncredited)
Monya AndreParty Guest (uncredited)
Edna BowdoinSecretary (uncredited)
Daisy BuffordWaitress (uncredited)
Norma DrewTeacher (uncredited)
Technical Crew
Top Credits
William HurlbutScreenplay
John M. StahlDirector
Philip CahnEditor
Carl Laemmle Jr.Producer
Merritt B. GerstadDirector of Photography
Maurice WrightEditor
John M. StahlProducer