The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
"They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!"
Title: The Importance of Being Earnest
Original Title: The Importance of Being Earnest
Release Date: 1952-06-02
Status: Released
Rating: 7.188/10 (from 109 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Comedy
Production Companies: Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
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
Ernest Worthing
Michael Denison
Algernon Moncrieff
Edith Evans
Lady Bracknell
Joan Greenwood
Gwendolen Fairfax
Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew
Margaret Rutherford
Miss Prism
Miles Malleson
Canon Chasuble
Richard Wattis
Seton
Walter Hudd
Lane
Aubrey Mather
Merriman
