The Importance of Being Earnest

Jun 2, 1952

1h 35m

★ 7.2

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Javelin Films

British Film-Makers

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

The Importance of Being Earnest Trailers

Cast

Ernest Worthing

Michael Redgrave

Algernon Moncrieff

Michael Denison

Lady Bracknell

Edith Evans

Gwendolen Fairfax

Joan Greenwood

Cecily Cardew

Dorothy Tutin

Miss Prism

Margaret Rutherford

Canon Chasuble

Miles Malleson

Seton

Richard Wattis

Lane

Walter Hudd

Merriman

Aubrey Mather

Conductor (Uncredited)

Ivor Barnard

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