The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!

7.2 /10 121 votes
June 2, 1952 1h 35m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Anthony Asquith
Writers Oscar Wilde, Anthony Asquith
Studio Javelin Films
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

Ernest Worthing

Michael Denison

Michael Denison

Algernon Moncrieff

Edith Evans

Edith Evans

Lady Bracknell

Joan Greenwood

Joan Greenwood

Gwendolen Fairfax

Dorothy Tutin

Dorothy Tutin

Cecily Cardew

Margaret Rutherford

Margaret Rutherford

Miss Prism

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

Canon Chasuble

Richard Wattis

Richard Wattis

Seton

Walter Hudd

Walter Hudd

Lane

Aubrey Mather

Aubrey Mather

Merriman

Ivor Barnard

Ivor Barnard

Conductor (Uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Importance of Being Earnest was released on June 2, 1952.

The runtime of The Importance of Being Earnest is 1h 35m.

The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy movie.

The Importance of Being Earnest has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Importance of Being Earnest is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Anthony Asquith.

The main cast of The Importance of Being Earnest includes Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans.

The Importance of Being Earnest is originally in English.