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The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!

Rating

Genre: Comedy

Runtime: 1hr 35min

Director: Anthony Asquith

Available to rent or buy

DESCRIPTION

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.

🎭 Top Cast

Cast member photo for michael-redgrave — Michael Redgrave
Ernest Worthing

Cast member photo for michael-denison — Michael Denison
Algernon Moncrieff

Cast member photo for edith-evans — Edith Evans
Lady Bracknell

Cast member photo for joan-greenwood — Joan Greenwood
Gwendolen Fairfax

Cast member photo for dorothy-tutin — Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew

Cast member photo for margaret-rutherford — Margaret Rutherford
Miss Prism

Cast member photo for miles-malleson — Miles Malleson
Canon Chasuble

Cast member photo for richard-wattis — Richard Wattis
Seton

Cast member photo for walter-hudd — Walter Hudd
Lane

Cast member photo for aubrey-mather — Aubrey Mather
Merriman

Cast member photo for ivor-barnard — Ivor Barnard
Conductor (Uncredited)

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