Movie Description
The Importance of Being Earnest
(1952)Overview
Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.
Featured Crew
Cast
Ernest Worthing
Algernon Moncrieff
Lady Bracknell
Gwendolen Fairfax
Cecily Cardew
Miss Prism
Canon Chasuble
Seton
Lane
Merriman
Conductor (Uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Importance of Being Earnest
Status Released
Release Information
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1952-06-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 35m
Homepagehttp://www.criterion.com/films/355-the-importance-of-being-earnest
Production CompaniesJavelin Films,British Film-Makers,J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Genres
- Comedy




























































