The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

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1952-06-02

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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The Importance of Being Earnest

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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.

Released

1952-06-02

Runtime

95

Director

Anthony Asquith

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Comedy

Language

English

Production

Javelin Films

British Film-Makers

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Casts

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    Michael Redgrave

    Michael Redgrave
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    Michael Denison

    Michael Denison
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    Edith Evans

    Edith Evans
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    Joan Greenwood

    Joan Greenwood
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    Dorothy Tutin

    Dorothy Tutin
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    Margaret Rutherford

    Margaret Rutherford
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    Miles Malleson

    Miles Malleson
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    Richard Wattis

    Richard Wattis
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    Walter Hudd

    Walter Hudd
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    Aubrey Mather

    Aubrey Mather
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    Ivor Barnard

    Ivor Barnard