The Importance of Being Earnest
They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!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.
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.
Genres: Comedy
Homepage: http://www.criterion.com/films/355-the-importance-of-being-earnest
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 95 minutes
Release Date: 1952-06-02
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Michael Redgrave
Played Ernest Worthing
Michael Denison
Played Algernon Moncrieff
Edith Evans
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Played Gwendolen Fairfax
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Played Cecily Cardew
Margaret Rutherford
Played Miss Prism
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Played Canon Chasuble
Richard Wattis
Played Seton
Walter Hudd
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Aubrey Mather
Played Merriman
Ivor Barnard
Played Conductor (Uncredited)
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