
The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
Comedy
Algernon Moncrieff is surprised to discover that his affluent friend -- whom he knows as "Ernest" -- is actually named Jack Worthing. Jack fabricated his alter ego in order to escape his country estate where he takes care of his charge, Cecily Cardew. Cecily believes that Ernest is Jack's wayward brother and is keen on his raffish lifestyle. Algernon, seeing an opportunity, assumes Ernest's identity and sneaks off to woo Cecily.
Director: Anthony Asquith
The Cast

Michael Redgrave
Ernest Worthing

Michael Denison
Algernon Moncrieff

Edith Evans
Lady Bracknell

Joan Greenwood
Gwendolen Fairfax

Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew

Margaret Rutherford
Miss Prism

Miles Malleson
Canon Chasuble

Richard Wattis
Seton

Walter Hudd
Lane

Aubrey Mather
Merriman

Ivor Barnard
Conductor (Uncredited)
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