Question 1

What historic filmmaking first did Becky Sharp achieve?

Accepted Answer

Becky Sharp was the first feature-length film to use the three-strip Technicolor process for its entirety, creating a separate film register for each primary color.

Question 2

Which future First Lady made her uncredited feature-film debut in Becky Sharp?

Accepted Answer

Pat Nixon (then Patricia Ryan), future wife of Richard Nixon, made her feature-film debut as an extra during the ballroom scene, though her single spoken line was cut.

Question 3

What happened to the original director of Becky Sharp?

Accepted Answer

Lowell Sherman began as director but died of double pneumonia after a few weeks. Rouben Mamoulian replaced him, scrapping Sherman's footage and starting over.

Question 4

Which festivals featured Becky Sharp?

Accepted Answer

Becky Sharp was featured at the New York Film Festival (1984), Venice Film Festival (1935), and Berlin International Film Festival (1987).

Question 5

How did one critic describe the color in Becky Sharp?

Accepted Answer

One critic commented that the cast looked like boiled salmon dipped in mayonnaise, as the color was not yet realistic.

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