Becky Sharp is a 1935 American Technicolor historical drama film directed by Rouben Mamoulian. Based on the 1899 play by Langdon Mitchell, which was adapted from William Makepeace Thackeray’s novel *Vanity Fair*, the film follows Becky Sharp, a socially ambitious young woman who navigates the rigid British class system during the Napoleonic Wars. Determined to rise above her humble origins, Becky manipulates and charms her way into high society, only to face the consequences of her relentless pursuit of status. The film is notable for being the first feature-length production to use the three-strip Technicolor process, marking a milestone in cinematic history.
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Directed by Rouben Mamoulian
Produced by Kenneth Macgowan, Rouben Mamoulian, Robert Edmond Jones
Starring Miriam Hopkins, Frances Dee, Cedric Hardwicke, Billie Burke, Nigel Bruce
Screenplay by Francis Edward Faragoh
Cinematography by Ray Rennahan
This film stands as a landmark in early color filmmaking, showcasing Technicolor’s potential in historical storytelling.
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