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.
as Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman
as Delilah Johnson
as Stephen 'Steve' Archer
as Jessie Pullman, Age 18
as Elmer Smith
as Peola Johnson, Age 19
as Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3
as Martin the Furniture Man
as The Painter
as Beatrice's Butler Jarvis
as Young Woman at Party (uncredited)
as Mrs. Eden (uncredited)
as Peola's Frontrow Classmate (uncredited)
as Dr. Preston (uncredited)
as Woman at Funeral (uncredited)
as Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
as Englishman at Party (uncredited)
as James (uncredited)
as Tipsy Man at Party (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Teacher Outside Classroom (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Pallbearer (uncredited)
as Party Guest Saying Goodbye (uncredited)
as Mr. Carven (uncredited)
as Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)
as Jessie Pullman, Age 8 (uncredited)
as Mrs. Dale (uncredited)
as Jackson's Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
as Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)
as Butler at Party (uncredited)
as Customer in Pancake Shop (uncredited)
as Cook (uncredited)
as Mrs. Craven (uncredited)
as Man at Funeral (uncredited)
as Hugh (uncredited)
as Peola Johnson, Age 10 (uncredited)
as French Maid (uncredited)
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Waitress (uncredited)
as Teacher (uncredited)
as Mrs. Ramsey (uncredited)
as Minister (uncredited)
as Peola Johnson, Age 4 (uncredited)
as Undertaker (uncredited)
as Funeral Spectator (uncredited)
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
as Footman (uncredited)
as Maid (uncredited)
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