The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality! 1952-06-02 United Kingdom 95 Min. PG-13
7.2 101 votes

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

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

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