
The Importance of Being Earnest
Algernon Moncrieff is amazed to find his affluent friend -- whom he knows as"Ernest" -- is named called Jack Worthing. Jack fabricated his alter ego in order to escape his country estate where he takes good care of his charge, Cecily Cardew. Cecily so is excited on his raffish way of life and considers that Ernest is the wayward brother of Jack. Algernon assumes Ernest's identity and sneaks away to woo Cecily.
Released: 1952-06-02
Genre:
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Casts:
Edith Evans , Dorothy Tutin , Michael Redgrave , Joan Greenwood , Michael Denison
Duration: 95
min
Country:
United Kingdom
Production:
Javelin Films , British Film-Makers