Claudette Colbert as Beatrice "Bea" Pullman
Warren William as Stephen "Steve" Archer
Rochelle Hudson as Jessie Pullman, age 18
Ned Sparks as Elmer Smith
Louise Beavers as Delilah Johnson
Fredi Washington as Peola Johnson, age 19
Dorothy Black as Peola Johnson, age 9
Juanita Quigley as Baby Jessie Pullman, age 3
Marilyn Knowlden as Jessie Pullman, age 8
Alan Hale as Martin, the Furniture Man
Henry Armetta as The Painter
Wyndham Standing as Jarvis, Beatrice's Butler
William Austin as Englishman at Party (uncredited)
Edgar Norton as Butler at Party (uncredited)
Cast notes:
Child actress Jane Withers has a small part as a classmate of Peola, her fifth film appearance.

Clarence Wilson appears uncredited as the landlord of the restaurant Bea rents.

Franklin Pangborn appears uncredited as "Mr. Carven"
Claudette Colbert as Beatrice "Bea" Pullman
Warren William as Stephen "Steve" Archer
Rochelle Hudson as Jessie Pullman, age 18
Ned Sparks as Elmer Smith
Louise Beavers as Delilah Johnson
Fredi Washington as Peola Johnson, age 19
Dorothy Black as Peola Johnson, age 9
Juanita Quigley as Baby Jessie Pullman, age 3
Marilyn Knowlden as Jessie Pullman, age 8
Alan Hale as Martin, the Furniture Man
Henry Armetta as The Painter
Wyndham Standing as Jarvis, Beatrice's Butler
William Austin as Englishman at Party (uncredited)
Edgar Norton as Butler at Party (uncredited)
Cast notes:
Child actress Jane Withers has a small part as a classmate of Peola, her fifth film appearance.
Clarence Wilson appears uncredited as the landlord of the restaurant Bea rents.
Franklin Pangborn appears uncredited as "Mr. Carven"
Imitation of Life (1934 film)