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Imitation of Life (1934): movie guide
Imitation of Life (1934) is a Drama, Romance running about 111 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 89 votes. Notable cast includes Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1934-11-23
- Runtime: 111 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1934-11-23

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What is Imitation of Life about?
A struggling widow and her daughter take in a black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter. The two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues along the way.
Cast highlights
Imitation of Life features Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson, Ned Sparks, Fredi Washington. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1934-11-23. Runtime: 111 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (89 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Imitation of Life?
- Imitation of Life runs about 111 minutes.
- Who stars in Imitation of Life?
- Cast highlights include Claudette Colbert, Louise Beavers, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson, Ned Sparks, Fredi Washington.
- Does Cinema Box stream Imitation of Life?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Imitation of Life?
- Open the Imitation of Life page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








