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
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