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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

The Importance Of Being Earnest (1952)

  • 1952 film

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. Stars Michael Denison, Michael Redgrave, Margaret Rutherford, Miles Malleson, Dorothy Tutin and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Michael Denison Algernon Moncrieff
Michael Redgrave Jack Worthing
Margaret Rutherford Miss Prism
Miles Malleson Canon Chasuble
Dorothy Tutin Cecily
Joan Greenwood Gwendolen
Edith Evans Lady Bracknell
Writing team
Oscar Wilde Writer
Production team
Anthony Asquith Director

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