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.
| Title | The Importance of Being Earnest |
|---|---|
| Year | 1952 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Studio | Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation |
| Cast | Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood, Dorothy Tutin, Margaret Rutherford |
| Crew | Anthony Asquith (Director), Oscar Wilde (Theatre Play), Teddy Baird (Producer), Desmond Dickinson (Director of Photography), Carmen Dillon (Art Direction), John D. Guthridge (Editor) |
| Keyword | love triangle, marriage, mistaken identity, etiquette, based on play or musical |
| Release | Jun 02, 1952 |
| Runtime | 95 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb | 7.16 / 10 by 104 users |
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