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
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer / Conductor
Arthur Alcott
Production Controller
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Robert Asher
Assistant Director
Earl St. John
Executive Producer
Teddy Baird
Producer
George Blackler
Makeup Artist
Carmen Dillon
Art Direction
Joan Bridge
Other
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Supervisor
Roy Goddard
Production Manager
David Harcourt
Camera Operator
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Eric Wood
Sound Editor
John Dennis
Sound Recordist
Gordon K. McCallum
Sound Recordist
Joan Davis
Continuity
Biddy Chrystal
Hairstylist
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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