The Importance of Being Earnest

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

Aug 15 1952 Approved 1h 35m
Comedy, Drama

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.

Plot

Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff are two men that are both pretending to be someone they are not.

Written by

Oscar Wilde, Anthony Asquith

Directed by

Anthony Asquith

Cast

Michael Redgrave, Richard Wattis, Michael Denison

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

British Film-Makers, Javelin Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 2 nominations total

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