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The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

7.2/10

1hr 35mins

Country:GB

1952

Comedy
Spoken Languages: English

Overview:

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.

Budget

$0.00

Production companies

Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Genre

Comedy

Runtime

1hr 35mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

1952-06-02