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The Importance of Being Earnest

They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!

7.162 average rating
7.162
English / 95 MIN. / 1952

The Genres

The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

Michael RedgraveMichael DenisonEdith EvansJoan GreenwoodDorothy TutinMargaret RutherfordMiles MallesonRichard WattisWalter HuddAubrey MatherIvor Barnard

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