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The Importance of Being Earnest(1952)

U06/02/1952 (GB)Comedy1h 35m
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They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!

Overview

Algernon Moncrieff is surprised to discover that his affluent friend -- whom he knows as "Ernest" -- is actually named Jack Worthing. Jack fabricated his alter ego in order to escape his country estate where he takes care of his charge, Cecily Cardew. Cecily believes that Ernest is Jack's wayward brother and is keen on his raffish lifestyle. Algernon, seeing an opportunity, assumes Ernest's identity and sneaks off to woo Cecily.

Movie Cast

Michael Redgrave photo

Michael Redgrave

Ernest Worthing

Michael Denison photo

Michael Denison

Algernon Moncrieff

Edith Evans photo

Edith Evans

Lady Bracknell

Joan Greenwood photo

Joan Greenwood

Gwendolen Fairfax

Dorothy Tutin photo

Dorothy Tutin

Cecily Cardew

Miles Malleson photo

Miles Malleson

Canon Chasuble

Ivor Barnard photo

Ivor Barnard

Conductor (Uncredited)

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyJavelin Films

Original LanguageEnglish

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