The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

Production companies : Javelin Films / British Film-Makers / J. Arthur Rank Organisation /

June 2, 1952 1h 35m United Kingdom Comedy English More

Play Trailer

7.2

User Score

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.

Top Billed Cast

Videos

View All Videos

The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) trailer

Images

View All Images

Backdrops Posters



title：The Importance of Being Earnest
status：Released
Release date： 1952
Runtime：1h 35m
Genres： Comedy ·
Countries of origin： United Kingdom ·
Original Language： English ·
Director： Anthony Asquith /
Writers： Oscar Wilde · Anthony Asquith ·
Production companies： Javelin Films · British Film-Makers · J. Arthur Rank Organisation ·
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.