Becky Sharp

Becky Sharp

YOU WILL SEE HER TRANSFORMED BY THE WONDEROUS NEW TECHNICOLOR

NR 1935 · 84 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Rouben Mamoulian · Written by Francis Edward Faragoh

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