The Importance of Being Earnest Poster

The Importance of Being Earnest

72.00% | June 2, 1952 | Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Anthony Asquith
Director
Oscar Wilde
Theatre Play
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography

Cast

Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave
Ernest Worthing
Michael Denison
Michael Denison
Algernon Moncrieff
Edith Evans
Edith Evans
Lady Bracknell
Joan Greenwood
Joan Greenwood
Gwendolen Fairfax
Dorothy Tutin
Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew

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