BECKY SHARP (1935) In Color

Becky Sharp (1935, Drama, Directed by Rouben Mamoulian, Starring Miriam Hopkins) is a groundbreaking film notable for being the first feature-length movie shot entirely in three-strip Technicolor. Adapted from William Makepeace Thackeray's novel Vanity Fair, the film follows the ambitious and cunning Becky Sharp, played with flair by Miriam Hopkins, as she navigates through 19th-century English society. Hopkins delivers a charismatic and Oscar-nominated performance, capturing Becky's wit and ruthlessness. The film's vivid color and strong production values make it visually striking, though its pace can feel uneven. Despite this, Becky Sharp is an important piece of cinema history and a compelling character study.