Imitation of Life (1934)

Note des utilisateurs:

7.6/10   

Réalisateur:

John M. Stahl

Writers:

Fannie Hurst (novel)
William Hurlbut (screenplay)

Release Date:

26 novembre 1934 (USA)

Genre:

Drame | Romance

Accroche:

Brought Back to thrill you again! Fannie Hurst's stirring drama of a mother and a daughter in love with the same man. (re-release)

Plot:

Bea Pullman and her daughter Jessie have had a hard time making ends meet since Bea's husband died. Help comes in the form of Delilah Johnson...

Plot Keywords:

Friendship | Housekeeper | Passing For White | Pancake | Race Relations

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 win

Avis des utilisateurs:

There isn't a black person who hasn't seen this movie and cried

Ensemble

Claudette Colbert	...	Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Warren William	...	Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Rochelle Hudson	...	Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Ned Sparks	...	Elmer Smith
Louise Beavers	...	Delilah Johnson
Fredi Washington	...	Peola Johnson, Age 19
Juanita Quigley	...	Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3 (as Baby Jane)
Alan Hale	...	Martin, the Furniture Man
Henry Armetta	...	The Painter
Wyndham Standing	...	Jarvis, Beatrice's Butler

Durée:

111 min

Pays:

USA

Langue:

Anglais

Couleur:

Noir et Blanc

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Son:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Classification:

USA:Approved (PCA #412)

Company:

Universal Pictures

Anecdotes:

Although cast as the daughter of Louise Beavers (Delilah), 'Fredi Washington' (Peola, age 19) was in reality less than two years younger than her onscreen mother. She was, however, considerably slimmer than the matronly Beavers, which enabled the pair to "pass" as mother and daughter.

Guillemet:

Delilah Johnson: [to Peola] Bow your head! You got to learn to take it!

Movie Connections:

Version of Anneler ve kizlari (1971)

Soundtrack:

Nobody Knows de Trouble I've Seen

There isn't a black person who hasn't seen this movie and cried

This film is a part of growing up black in America. I saw it as a kid and I don't know anyone who hasn't cried. But, it is what it is, a true testament to the times. There is not much you can say. Lana turner did a great job on the remake but to me this is a bit earthier and I prefer to see the original and then see the 57 version. However, the pancake recipe bit is a bit ludicrous i mean how many secret ingredients can you put into pancakes. geesh Louise! Wonderful, keep it in your library at home and show it to your kids. I haven't seen a teenager yet that isn't fasinated and somewhat appalled by this movie. Its like listening to Billie Holidays Strange fruit. You are shocked but find yourself listening over and over again. To assure you have not missed anything.