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!

Run Time: 1h35m | Release: 02 Jun 1952

Genres: Comedy |

Production Countries: United Kingdom

7.203 / 1096 Vote Count

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.

Cast Of - The Importance of Being Earnest

Crew Members

Michael Redgrave

Ernest Worthing

Michael Denison

Algernon Moncrieff

Lady Bracknell

Gwendolen Fairfax

Cecily Cardew

Margaret Rutherford

Miss Prism

Canon Chasuble

Seton

Lane

Merriman

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