The Importance of Being Earnest(1952)
“They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!”
Overview
Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.
Director
Anthony Asquith
Studio
Javelin Films
Cast
Michael Redgrave
as Ernest Worthing
Michael Denison
as Algernon Moncrieff
Edith Evans
as Lady Bracknell
Joan Greenwood
as Gwendolen Fairfax
Dorothy Tutin
as Cecily Cardew
Margaret Rutherford
as Miss Prism
Miles Malleson
as Canon Chasuble
Richard Wattis
as Seton
Walter Hudd
as Lane
Aubrey Mather
as Merriman
Ivor Barnard
as Conductor (Uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1952
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
Javelin Films • British Film-Makers • J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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What is The Importance of Being Earnest about?▼
Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Anthony Asquith and released in 1952. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?▼
The cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Michael Redgrave as Ernest Worthing, Michael Denison as Algernon Moncrieff, Edith Evans as Lady Bracknell, Joan Greenwood as Gwendolen Fairfax, Dorothy Tutin as Cecily Cardew and more.
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