The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!
Starring Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans
Directed by Anthony Asquith
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.
Runtime: 95 min.
Rating: 7.5
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Genres: Comedy,Drama,Romance
Keywords: love triangle,etiquette,marriage,mistaken identity,based on play
Cast
Ernest Worthing
Algernon Moncrieff
Lady Bracknell
Gwendolen Fairfax
Cecily Cardew
Miss Prism
Canon Chasuble
Seton
Lane
Merriman