In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.

Shirley Masonas Becky Sharp - as a child
Yale Benneras Rakedell Sharp
William Wadsworthas Joseph Sedley
Richard Tuckeras George Osborne
Robert Broweras Mr. Osborne
Frank McGlynn Sr.as Captain William Dobbin
Bigelow Cooperas Rawdon Crawley
George A. Wrightas Lord Steyne