
The Importance of Being Earnest They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!
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.
Comedy
- Release Date
Jun 02, 1952
- Popularity: 0.981
- 110 votes
- Directed by
Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay by
Anthony Asquith
- Productions
Javelin Films British Film-Makers (GB)J. Arthur Rank Organisation (GB)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 1h 35 min
Casting: Weston Drury Jr.
Top Cast
Crew & Team

Anthony Asquith
Director

Robert Asher
Assistant Director

Joan Davis
Continuity

David W. Orton
Second Assistant Director
Trailer & Videos
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