Cast and Crew of The Importance of Being Earnest

Cast of
The Importance of Being Earnest

About The Importance of Being Earnest

  • Released on June 02, 1952

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.

Full Cast of The Importance of Being Earnest

Michael Redgrave
plays Ernest Worthing

Michael Denison
plays Algernon Moncrieff

Edith Evans
plays Lady Bracknell

Joan Greenwood
plays Gwendolen Fairfax

Dorothy Tutin
plays Cecily Cardew

Margaret Rutherford
plays Miss Prism

Miles Malleson
plays Canon Chasuble

Richard Wattis
plays Seton

Walter Hudd
plays Lane

Aubrey Mather
plays Merriman

Ivor Barnard
plays Conductor (Uncredited)


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