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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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Michael Redgrave
Ernest Worthing
Richard Wattis
Seton
Michael Denison
Algernon Moncrieff
Joan Greenwood
Gwendolen Fairfax
Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew
Edith Evans
Lady Augusta Bracknell
Margaret Rutherford
Miss Laetitia Prism
Miles Malleson
Canon Chasuble
Walter Hudd
Lane
Aubrey Mather
Merriman
Ivor Barnard
Conductor (Uncredited)
Anthony Asquith
Director
Oscar Wilde
Writer
Carmen Dillon
Art Direction
Teddy Baird
Producer
Arthur Alcott
Production Controller
Benjamin Frankel
Composer
Desmond Dickinson
Cinematographer
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Supervisor
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Earl St. John
Executive Producer
Robert Asher
Assistant Director
George Blackler
Makeup Artist
Joan Bridge
Other
Roy Goddard
Production Manager
David Harcourt
Camera Operator
Eric Wood
Sound Editor
Gordon K. McCallum
Sound Recordist
John Dennis
Sound Recordist
Joan Davis
Continuity
Harry Gillard
Still Photographer
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 2, 1952
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
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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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