i really like this movie and but it sure bring me close to tear since the movie suck you in as well a it be so heart wrenching . claudette colbert and louise beaver star a single parent struggle to raise their daughter . beaver be an excellent cook and colbert have the great idea of open a restaurant so with beaver cook and colbert energy and know how and they become quite successful . year pas and and you see how their rising fortune have change their life as well a the daughter . colbert be pretty decent and but beaver daughter be ashamed of her black mom especially since this daughter be so light skin that she can and and do and pass for white . beaver eventually discover this and be shun by the daughter pretend in front of her friend that her mother be the hired help . and and the shock be overwhelming and bring the movie to it conclusion . both lead do an excellent job . the movie also must be applaud for be an early forum concern race relation . it might seem a little bit tame today and but in it day it be a powerful film and take some big risk . plus and for once and ms. beaver do not play a maid but be able to show she could be a darn good actress . a nice job by all .