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Becky Sharp

Rouben Mamoulian (Director), Miriam Hopkins (Actor), Cedric Hardwicke (Actor) Rated:

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In the years just preceding Waterloo, best friends Amelia Sedley (Frances Dee) and Becky Sharp (Miriam Hopkins) graduate from Miss Pinkerton's Academy for Girls. The wealthy Amelia invites the penniless Becky into the bosom of her family home while the manipulative Becky plots her climb up the social ladder. Entirely lacking in scruples and unhampered by conscience or morality, Becky ascends to the very pinnacle of society, crushing anyone who stands in her path.

Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Rouben Mamoulian's adaptation of Thackeray's epic novel Vanity Fair was the first film to be produced in three strip Technicolor.

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MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ ALVI4438DVD
Director ‏ : ‎ Rouben Mamoulian
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Dolby, Black & White, Color
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 24 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2022
Actors ‏ : ‎ Miriam Hopkins, Cedric Hardwicke, Nigel Bruce
Studio ‏ : ‎ Alpha Video
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00022LJ7O
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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T. Casey

Jaw-dropping restoration of an early technicolor feature

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2019

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1) The disc is stunning. Your jaw will drop immediately at the sharpness of the print, the fine grain, and the gorgeous colors.

2) The story is very good - better than I thought it would be. It also really feels like a pre-code film, although it was produced in 1935. Marian Marsh is wonderful in it.

If you were curious about this - which was the first three-strip technicolor full-length Hollywood feature - buy the disc. You won't be disappointed!

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James Doherty

Great restoration of a so-so movie

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019

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KINO LORBER Blu-ray version: I'll keep it short. The film itself is a bit over-the-top as far as most of the performances go, but the Technicolor restoration is amazing. There are some very short snippets which betray their origins as slightly inferior film elements that had to be used to fill in short gaps, but 97% of the time, this new transfer will knock your eyes out as far as the vividness of the color, as well as the USE of color. The DVD also includes a nice collection of trailers for other classic films available on Kino Lorber, some in absolutely incredible color.

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M. Sharafyan

SUPERB RESTORATION!!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019

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I don’t know what other negative comments are all about, but here I have attached a simple comparison screen shots of a newly restored version vs the old version. It’s superb!!

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R. Gorey

Not Quite What We'd Hoped For

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2004

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A clever, intelligent, funny, and entertaining movie, Becky Sharp is notable for being the first full Technicolor feature film. Sadly, this DVD release has not been minted from the restored print many of us would have wanted to see. Curious, since the recent version of Thackeray's "Vanity Fair" would make such a release fortuitous.
Miriam Hopkins hits just the right notes as Becky, capturing each smirk, twitch, and flourish of a complex and sometimes unlikable character. The screenplay is witty and moves briskly- though purists will, I'm sure, lament changes to the original novel. Supporting cast is perfect, as are the costumes and other technical appointments. This version, though quite short (about ninety minutes) holds up well next to the superlative BBC miniseries with Natasha Little as Becky, and is more entertaining and caustic than the unfortunate Reese Witherspoon film, which is handsome and opulent, but oddly uninvolving. No extras worth mentioning on this disc, and I'm not sure I'd recommend it to anyone who cherishes this unusual and cleverly nasty movie. Perhaps if there's enough outcry, someone will dig up that glorious Technicolor print and make Becky's fans happy. I'm in agreement with my fellow reviewer, who described accurately and humorously (as Becky might have) the quality of the picture in this sadly mishandled DVD. A missed opportunity, and fans should check Amazon for the newer release, which features a somewhat improved print. NOTE: This review applies to the original, "ALPHA" DVD release. For some reason it is often connected to the newer, improved DVD release which has sharper, cleaner (but still not restored) picture. Occasionally Amazon will group reviews in confusing ways, so be aware. UPDATE, 2019: The KINO LORBER restoration, in 4K, which was released in early 2019, is a revelation, and is the best version to buy or rent of this intriguing film. Though the last reel suffers because the original elements are missing, the rest of the Kino print is sharp, clear, and beautifully polished, with excellent detail and rich, attractive color. Beware of the other, inferior versions available, and make sure you have ordered the Kino Lobber version, if you're a fan of this film, or of Technicolor.

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Richard Davis McLeod

UNACCEPTABLE DVD IMAGE AND SOUND QUALITY.

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2008

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I saw the original Restoration of this Film at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills back in the 1980's when it was initially restored and used as the "KICK OFF FILM" for the decade of Film Restoration, in restoring the older Classic films by the UCLA Film Department to a given film's original quality by Mr. Bob Gitt Head of the Film Restoration Department at the University of California in Los Angeles. As this was the "KICK-OFF FILM" for the many films in need of Preservation and restoration by the Film Department at UCLA, Headed by Mr. Gitt. Many Stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood were present that evening including Jane Wyatt, Charleton Heston, and Lyle Wheeler of the Art Department at MGM for many, many years.

The Staff at UCLA did a magnificent job in the Restoration of "Becky Sharp" using any and all available prints available at the time they had to work with, which was for the most part, segments of the later Cine-Color prints that had been made from the Original Negative. In fact, only these Cine-Color Prints were thought to exist, but then an Original Technicolor Print was found in Europe and brought to the Film Department at UCLA to be included with the prints for the Restoration already secured by the UCLA Film Staff. All but the last 5 or so minutes of the original negative were found for the work to be done on the Restoration Work of this first 3 Strip Technicolor Film ever made.

The evening of th Presentation "Kick-Off" at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater located in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Building in Beverly Hills was filled to capacity. The restored print of "Becky Sharp" including comparison views of the before and after prints were shown, along with original screen tests of the Actors, including those of Miriam Hopkins, Francis Dee, Alan Mowbray, and even Mrs. Leslie Carter were all shown in the original Technicolor. A great deal of additional film footage relating to "Becky Sharp" was also shown that evening, and comparisons showing how much work went into the Restoration of "Becky Sharp" for which Miriam Hopkins was nominated for that year in the category of Best Actress.

It is regretful what is on this Alpha DVD after all the Restoration work done on this significant first 3 Strip Technicolor film ever produced and Directed by the noted Director Rouben Mamoulian. Becky Sharp has been shown in the original Restoration on Turner Classic Movies, but to my knowledge, none of the publicly released prints use the Restoration Print, but evidently use the older Cine-Color Prints. I do know of people that copied it from the showing on TCM, and in that respect do have the restored print, as it is available in Perfect original color, with a great deal of additional film footage of the original screen tests and the making of "Becky Sharp", which was all completed by the Film Restoration Staff at UCLA. I hope the restored print will eventually be made available for Public sale, as opposed to the current two on the Market now, which are not the restored UCLA Version, but rather the inferior previous Cine-Color versions. I do know the original restored Technicolor Print is available at UCLA, and has been the version occasionally shown on TCM (Turner Classic Movies).

Do not bother with buying the DVD's available to the public by Alpha or another other company selling it publicly, as the quality of the Print and Sound is inferior. At this point in regards to viewing a good quality print of this first 3 Strip Technicolor Film, the only way I know of seeing the amazing results of the UCLA Film Department's Restoration version is to watch the film on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) when it is shown on Television, and if you have the equipment, then make a copy (if legal) from what is shown, as TCM does use the Restored UCLA Version, which in essence is similar to seeing the film as it looked when it first was shown from the original 3 Strip 35MM Technicolor prints in Theaters when initially released in 1935. Turner Classic Movies may have the Restored version available through the site on the Internet. That would be my recommendation if one desires seeing the film as it looked in 3-Strip Technicolor when initially released.

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warren

old-fashioned fun

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019

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a great big color interpretation of vanity fair's becky sharp with a lot of solid overacting. especially Miriam Hopkins who wiggles her eyebrows as acting, but all in serious fun. this film is what happened when the studios brought to America every English actor on the island. a lot of fun so enjoy. pip pip

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PYAK

An Important Film. First 3-strip Technicolor full-length Feature Film

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2019

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I waited since 1984 to have this restored version. Except for the last reel, the color is excellent, representing the intended color design of the original. Eye-popping colors.

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Jarkko

3-strip Technicolor at is earliest.

Reviewed in Germany on January 16, 2022

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Nice colors. Historically interesting.

Willard E. Shank

For Completists

Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2020

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Becky Sharp is fun and paints the Vanity Fair story in broad strokes covering the main points. Some parts are just too silly, especially the sight of actresses who are closer to 30 years old than 20, giggling like girls half their age. I like Miriam Hopkins but she's ten years too old for this and it shows. For that matter, nearly every major part is played by someone too old for it. As to be expected the Hollywood Production Code intrudes upon the narrative and so Becky is able to retain her virtue. But surprisingly, to me at least, the Code lets her off at the end by not insisting she be killed or institutionalized for her "sins".

The video quality is variable but acceptable. My viewing partner and I had no trouble with the dialogue.

My comment in the headline notwithstanding, Becky Sharp is worth watching.

D. J. Maughfling

A Landmark Film.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2017

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This is 5 star for various reasons: it was Jock Whitney's first film as a producer, and also the first full length feature in three strip Technicolor. It is therefore important historically rather than aesthetically. It is difficult to judge the colour because this disc comes from a minor producer, and was probably from poor copy of the original film. The production needed to be much tighter, but, despite all this, I found the film both interesting and enjoyable.

someguy

VERTICE CINE EDITION

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2016

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If you're a fan of this film, then Vertice Cine's DVD edition is the one to get, at least at this point in time. The soundtrack is clear and the print quality is decent. I'd certainly prefer a nice RESTORED version of the film transferred to dvd, but until that happens, this edition is entirely acceptable.

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Shirley

Becky Sharp

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2023

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An absolutely terrible copy of this movie, I got a refund.

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