The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

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.

Directing:
  • Anthony Asquith

Writing:
  • Oscar Wilde
  • Anthony Asquith

Stars:
Release Date: 1952-06-02
themoviedb icon 7.2/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 95

Watch on

netflix hulu amazon vudu
Joan Greenwood
Joan Greenwoo...
Gwendolen Fairfax
Richard Wattis
Richard Watti...
Seton
Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgr...
Ernest Worthing
Aubrey Mather
Aubrey Mather
Merriman
Michael Denison
Michael Denis...
Algernon Moncrieff
Edith Evans
Edith Evans
Lady Bracknell
Dorothy Tutin
Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew
Margaret Rutherford
Margaret Ruth...
Miss Prism
Miles Malleson
Miles Malleso...
Canon Chasuble
Walter Hudd
Walter Hudd
Lane
Ivor Barnard
Ivor Barnard
Conductor (Uncredited)
Write one

Sorry, no results found.

Show me another film
Random Artist
Protect yourself from online tracking

Are you sure you want to hide this?