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
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)
Weston Drury Jr.
Casting
Peter Lamont
Draughtsman
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Carmen Dillon
Art Direction
John Box
Draughtsman
Bert Batt
Third Assistant Camera
Yvonne Caffin
Costume Supervisor
John D. Guthridge
Editor
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Anthony Asquith
Screenplay / Director
Oscar Wilde
Theatre Play
Earl St. John
Executive Producer
Robert Asher
Assistant Director
Teddy Baird
Producer
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer / Conductor
Joan Bridge
Other
Arthur Alcott
Production Controller
Ernest Archer
Draughtsman
Biddy Chrystal
Hairstylist
Roy Goddard
Production Manager
Gordon K. McCallum
Sound Recordist
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 2, 1952
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Filming LocationsPinewood Studios, United Kingdom
Genres
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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