Entertainment Trivia For 05/31/06This character, one of the two protagonists from
this classic film, was based upon
blank - who's real name was
blank - history's first living marketing icon.
The Answer:This character; (Aunt) Delilah Johnson, played by
Louise Beavers.
This classic film;
Imitation of Life (1934).
Based upon;
Aunt Jemima.
Who's real name was;
Nancy Green.
Interestingly, Nancy Green had nothing to do with "Aunt Jemima" Pancake Flour (a creation of the defunct Pearl Milling Company); she just made good flapjacks, and fit the stereotype.