The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

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

7.2 (121 votes)
1h 35m
June 2, 1952
English

Synopsis

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.

Director

Anthony Asquith

Writers

Anthony Asquith

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Original Title

The Importance of Being Earnest

Status

Released

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Production

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