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The Importance Of Being Earnest. Image shows from L to R: Algernon Moncrieff (Michael Denison), Cecily (Dorothy Tutin).

The Importance Of Being Earnest (1952)

1952 British comedy film. Stars Michael Denison, Michael Redgrave, Margaret Rutherford, Miles Malleson, Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood and Edith Evans.

On TV on Wednesday 19th August at 7:05pm on TPTV

The Importance Of Being Earnest. Image shows from L to R: Gwendolen (Joan Greenwood), Jack Worthing (Michael Redgrave).

The Importance Of Being Earnest

Classic film based on Oscar Wilde's play about two wealthy bachelors who pretend to be the dashing but imaginary Ernest when courting two young ladies

Genre
Film
Released
1952
Starring
Michael Denison, Michael Redgrave, Margaret Rutherford, Miles Malleson, Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood and Edith Evans
Writer
Oscar Wilde
Director
Anthony Asquith

Production Details

UK certificate
U
Duration
96 minutes
Release date
1952
Distributor

The Rank Organisation

Broadcast details

Upcoming repeats
  1. Wednesday 19th August at 7:05pm on TPTV

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