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The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
Directed by Anthony Asquith
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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.
Length 95 minutes
Actors
Michael Redgrave | Michael Denison | Edith Evans | Joan Greenwood | Dorothy Tutin | Margaret Rutherford | Miles Malleson | Richard Wattis | Walter Hudd | Aubrey Mather | Ivor Barnard
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | TV | Streaming | TV | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A delightful adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic. It’s not terribly cinematic. It’s very stagey. Still, the colorful costumes and sets make it visually attractive.
It basically sticks to Wilde’s dialogue, which is great (in fact, there’s no screenwriter in the credits). The cast is wonderful.
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