Becky Sharp
“YOU WILL SEE HER TRANSFORMED BY THE WONDEROUS NEW TECHNICOLOR”
Synopsis
In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society. The first feature length film to use three-strip Technicolor.
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BECKY SHARP (1935) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-23
Top Cast
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Miriam Hopkins
Becky Sharp
Frances Dee
Amelia Sedley
Cedric Hardwicke
Marquis of Steyne
Billie Burke
Lady Bareacres
Alison Skipworth
Miss Crawley
Nigel Bruce
Joseph Sedley
Alan Mowbray
Rawdon Crawley
G.P. Huntley
George Osborne
William Stack
Pitt Crawley
George Hassell
Sir Pitt Crawley
William Faversham
Duke of Wellington
Charles Richman
Gen. Tufto
Doris Lloyd
Duchess of Richmond
Colin Tapley
William Dobbin
Leonard Mudie
Tarquin
May Beatty
Briggs
Charles Coleman
Bowles
Bunny Beatty
Lady Blanche
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rouben Mamoulian
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Edward Faragoh
- Original Title
- Becky Sharp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Pioneer Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rouben Mamoulian
Francis Edward Faragoh, William Makepeace Thackeray, Langdon Mitchell
Ray Rennahan
Archie Marshek
Department Leadership Roster
Rouben Mamoulian
Director
Francis Edward Faragoh
Screenplay
Archie Marshek
Editor
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Oscars 1936
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Frequently Asked Questions About Becky Sharp
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What is Becky Sharp about?
In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society. The first feature length film to use three-strip Technicolor.
Who directed Becky Sharp?
Becky Sharp was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
Who stars in Becky Sharp?
The principal cast of Becky Sharp includes Miriam Hopkins, Frances Dee, Cedric Hardwicke, Billie Burke, Alison Skipworth.
When was Becky Sharp released and how long is it?
Becky Sharp was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is Becky Sharp based on a book or true story?
Becky Sharp is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Makepeace Thackeray".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Becky Sharp?
Becky Sharp holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).