Becky Sharp

Becky Sharp (1935)

  • 29% of users liked it
    (556 ratings)

Now famous as the first feature film produced in the three-strip Technicolor process, Becky Sharp is also an enjoyable effort in its own right. Adapted from William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair, the film stars Miriam Hopkins as Becky Sharp, a resourceful, totally self-involved young lady who… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 23 min.
Directed By
Alan Mowbray, Alison Skipworth
Written By
Francis Edward Faragoh
Genres
Drama, Classics
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1935 Wide
On DVD
Jun 22, 2004

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    Mamoulian's film is best known for its innovative use of three-color Technicolor, but in the title role, Miriam Hopkins gives a strong, Oscar-nominated performance.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Veronique K


    1935 becky sharp feels just like a faithful archetypical representation of one piece of classic literature. the naturalistic vibrancy of miriam hopkins is un-canny, and she makes me wonder whether method acting has any influence over actors of 1930s tinsell hollywood where… More

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