Vanity Fair (1911 film)

Vanity Fair is a 1911 American silent film adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 novel of the same name. The film was produced by Thanhouser Company and directed by Barry O'Neil. The storyline closely follows the novel, depicting the rise and fall of Becky Sharp amidst the backdrop of early 19th-century English society.

The film starred Helen Gardner as Becky Sharp, and also featured other Thanhouser regulars in supporting roles, though specific cast details beyond Gardner are often incomplete in available records. The film was released in multiple reels, a common practice for feature-length films of the era.

While not considered a groundbreaking cinematic achievement, Vanity Fair is a notable early screen adaptation of a classic literary work. Like many silent films of its time, Vanity Fair is now considered lost, with no known surviving copies. Its existence is primarily documented through contemporary reviews, advertisements, and Thanhouser studio records. The film's significance lies in its representation of early film's attempt to adapt established literary properties for a wider audience.