

Drama · Romance
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
Claudette Colbert
Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman


Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
Delilah Johnson
Louise Beavers
Delilah Johnson


Warren William
Warren William
Stephen 'Steve' Archer
Warren William
Stephen 'Steve' Archer


Rochelle Hudson
Rochelle Hudson
Jessie Pullman, Age 18
Rochelle Hudson
Jessie Pullman, Age 18


Ned Sparks
Ned Sparks
Elmer Smith
Ned Sparks
Elmer Smith


Fredi Washington
Fredi Washington
Peola Johnson, Age 19
Fredi Washington
Peola Johnson, Age 19


Juanita Quigley
Juanita Quigley
Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
Juanita Quigley
Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3


Alan Hale
Alan Hale
Martin the Furniture Man
Alan Hale
Martin the Furniture Man


Henry Armetta
Henry Armetta
The Painter
Henry Armetta
The Painter


Wyndham Standing
Wyndham Standing
Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
Wyndham Standing
Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
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