
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

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

Alan Hale
Martin the Furniture Man

Henry Armetta
The Painter
Keywords
housekeeper pre-code
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Awards
Oscar nomination for Best Sound, Recording
Oscar nomination for Best Picture
Oscar nomination for Best Assistant Director