Episode 45: Imitation of Life

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ABOUT THE EPISODE:

The final Claudette Colbert nominee for 1934, Imitation of Life attempts to deal with issues of racism, passing, and white supremacy in America. The first movie in this project that really had its claws removed by the Hays Code (a full year before it was universally enforced), this is at least a fascinating artifact in the history of Hollywood’s failed attempts to tell stories dealing with racism.

 

SHOW NOTES:

Year Eligible: 1934 (Nominated)

Additional audio: Imitation of Life (1934)

(Explicit language, as always)

 
1934Suzan Eraslan