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They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality! - The Importance of Being Earnest
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Title: The Importance of Being Earnest

Release Date: 2 Jun 1952

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Production Companies: Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

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.

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Average Vote: 7.173 (107 votes)

Cast

  • Ernest Worthing: Michael Redgrave
  • Algernon Moncrieff: Michael Denison
  • Lady Bracknell: Edith Evans
  • Gwendolen Fairfax: Joan Greenwood
  • Cecily Cardew: Dorothy Tutin
  • Miss Prism: Margaret Rutherford
  • Canon Chasuble: Miles Malleson
  • Seton: Richard Wattis
  • Lane: Walter Hudd
  • Merriman: Aubrey Mather
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