Imitação da Vida (1934)
Claudette Colbert at her finest in Imitation of Life
Gênero : Drama, Romance
Runtime : 1H 51M
Director : John M. Stahl
Escritor : William Hurlbut
Sinopse
Uma viúva em dificuldades e sua filha recebem uma empregada negra e sua filha de pele clara; as duas mulheres iniciam um negócio de sucesso, mas enfrentam problemas familiares, de identidade e raciais ao longo do caminho. (e Livre - Estimado Livre)
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