Plot
Bea Pullman and her daughter Jessie have had a hard time making ends meet since Bea's husband died. Help comes in the form of Delilah Johnson, who agrees to work as Bea's housekeeper in exchange for a room for herself and her daughter Peola. Bea comes up with a plan to market Delilah's pancake recipe. The two soon become wealthy and as the years go on, their friendship deepens. Their relationships with their daughters, however, become strained. Ashamed of her mother, Peola seeks a new life by passing for white. Bea's love for her daughter is tested when she and Jessie fall for the same man.
Written by
Fannie Hurst, William Hurlbut, Preston Sturges
Directed by
John M. Stahl
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 1 win & 3 nominations total