The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
1h 35m
Running Time
June 2, 1952Release Date
The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
1h 35m
Running Time
June 2, 1952Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Michael Redgrave
Ernest Worthing
Michael Denison
Algernon Moncrieff
Edith Evans
Lady Bracknell
Joan Greenwood
Gwendolen Fairfax
Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew
Margaret Rutherford
Miss Prism
Miles Malleson
Canon Chasuble
Richard Wattis
Seton
Walter Hudd
Lane
Aubrey Mather
Merriman
Ivor Barnard
Conductor (Uncredited)
Anthony Asquith
Director / Screenplay
Oscar Wilde
Theatre Play
Teddy Baird
Producer
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Carmen Dillon
Art Direction
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Roy Goddard
Production Manager
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Arthur Alcott
Production Controller
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer / Conductor
Robert Asher
Assistant Director
David Harcourt
Camera Operator
Joan Bridge
Other
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Supervisor
George Blackler
Makeup Artist
Eric Wood
Sound Editor
Earl St. John
Executive Producer
Gordon K. McCallum
Sound Recordist
John Dennis
Sound Recordist
Joan Davis
Continuity
Weston Drury Jr.
Casting
Biddy Chrystal
Hairstylist
Bert Batt
Third Assistant Camera
David W. Orton
Second Assistant Director
Ernest Archer
Draughtsman
John Box
Draughtsman
Peter Lamont
Draughtsman
Arthur Taksen
Set Dresser
Harry Gillard
Still Photographer
Dorothy Edwards
Wardrobe Supervisor
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 2, 1952
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
love triangle
etiquette
marriage
based on play or musical
mistaken identity
Wiki.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1952 British comedy drama film adaptation of the 1895 play by Oscar Wilde. It was directed by Anthony Asquith, who also adapted the screenplay, and was produced by Anthony Asquith, Teddy Baird, and Earl St. John.
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