Vanity Fair (2): The Dragoon

Oct 08, 1972 on PBS at 9:00 PM

Summary

Masterpiece Theatre In Episode Two, the saga of Becky Sharp continues with the scheming young lady holding everybody successfully at bay, until even she goes too far and is outwitted herself. We are introduced to the wealthy and eccentric Miss Crawl... (more)ey, and the whole Crawley family, who cater to her whims in hopes of inheriting her fortune. Clever Becky Sharp marries Miss Crawley's favorite nephew Rawdon, much to his aunt's dismay. Meanwhile, Becky's friend Amelia marries George Osborn, against his father's wishes as well. The two couples are quickly disinherited, but meet in Brighton while honeymooning. What plan will the resourceful Becky think up next?

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Vanity Fair (3): The Celebrated Battle Scene
Season 2 Episode 3

Oct 15, 1972