Becky Sharp (1935)

Synopsis: This adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel "Vanity Fair" made cinema history as the first feature film shot in Technicolor. The story, which vibrantly details the manners and morals... This adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel "Vanity Fair" made cinema history as the first feature film shot in Technicolor. The story, which vibrantly details the manners and morals of 19th century English society, follows the rise and fall of one Becky Sharp. Though a poor orphan, Becky has grand dreams -- and hopes that a good marriage will assure her fortune. In particular, she has her eye on Joseph Sedley, the wealthy brother of her best friend Amelia. But even the dull-witted Joseph realizes that his family would not smile upon such a union and so never proposes. Frustrated, Becky leaves the Sedley household where she has resided, and using her brains, beauty and charm, proceeds to claw her way into the upper class. But a crucial miscalculation nearly costs her everything... [More]

Starring: Miriam Hopkins, Frances Dee, Cedric Hardwicke, Billie Burke

Starring: Miriam Hopkins, Frances Dee, Cedric Hardwicke, Billie Burke, Alison Skipworth, Nigel Bruce, Alan Mowbray, Colin Tapley, G.P. Huntley, Charles Richman

Director: Rouben Mamoulian

Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Screenwriter: Francis Edward Faragoh
Composer: Roy Webb
Producer: Kenneth MacGowan

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