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
Aubrey Mather
plays Merriman
Ivor Barnard
plays Conductor (Uncredited)
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