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The Importance of Being Earnest
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They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!
1952
1h35m
Comedy
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.
Status: Released
Release date: June 2, 1952
Countries of origin: United Kingdom,
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- Javelin Films
- British Film-Makers
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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Michael Redgrave
as Ernest Worthing
Michael Denison
as Algernon Moncri...
Edith Evans
as Lady Bracknell
Joan Greenwood
as Gwendolen Fairf...
Dorothy Tutin
as Cecily Cardew
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