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.

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Comedy
Release Date

Jun 02, 1952

Duration: 1h 35 min

Popularity: 0.981
110 votes
Directed by

Anthony Asquith

Casting: Weston Drury Jr.

Screenplay by

Anthony Asquith

Productions

Javelin Films British Film-Makers (GB)J. Arthur Rank Organisation (GB)

Budget

Revenue: NA

Crew & Team

Anthony Asquith

Director

Robert Asher

Assistant Director

Joan Davis

Continuity

David W. Orton

Second Assistant Director

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