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The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

Movie"They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!"
Audience Score
72
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NR 1 hr 35 minDec 22nd, 1952Comedy
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.
StarringMichael RedgraveMichael DenisonEdith Evans
DirectorAnthony Asquith

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 22nd, 1952
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 25th, 2002 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Earl St. John
Production Companies:Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
The Importance of Being Earnest on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
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