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The Importance of Being Earnest

72.03 %|Jun 2, 1952|Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Anthony Asquith
Director
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Earl St. John
Executive Producer
Arthur Alcott
Production Controller
Eric Wood
Sound Editor
Teddy Baird
Producer
Robert Asher
Assistant Director
George Blackler
Makeup Artist

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Cast

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Michael Redgrave
Ernest Worthing
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Michael Denison
Algernon Moncrieff
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Edith Evans
Lady Bracknell
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Joan Greenwood
Gwendolen Fairfax
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Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew
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Miles Malleson
Canon Chasuble
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Ivor Barnard
Conductor (Uncredited)