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The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Importance of Being Earnest
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1952-06-02
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (118 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.9067
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

as Ernest Worthing

Michael Denison

Michael Denison

as Algernon Moncrieff

Edith Evans

Edith Evans

as Lady Bracknell

Joan Greenwood

Joan Greenwood

as Gwendolen Fairfax

Dorothy Tutin

Dorothy Tutin

as Cecily Cardew

Margaret Rutherford

Margaret Rutherford

as Miss Prism

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

as Canon Chasuble

Richard Wattis

Richard Wattis

as Seton

Walter Hudd

Walter Hudd

as Lane

Aubrey Mather

Aubrey Mather

as Merriman

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) trailer

External Links

Keywords

love trianglemarriagemistaken identityetiquettebased on play or musical

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Importance of Being Earnest?

The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1952-06-02.

Who are the main actors in The Importance of Being Earnest?

The main cast includes Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood, Dorothy Tutin, .

Where can I watch The Importance of Being Earnest online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Importance of Being Earnest is available.

Is The Importance of Being Earnest based on a true story?

They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!

What is the IMDb rating of The Importance of Being Earnest?

The Importance of Being Earnest has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 118 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Importance of Being Earnest?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Importance of Being Earnest?

The soundtrack was composed by Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Importance of Being Earnest filmed?

The Importance of Being Earnest was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?

The total runtime of The Importance of Being Earnest is 95 minutes.

Is The Importance of Being Earnest suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest.

Does The Importance of Being Earnest have a post-credit scene?

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