The Importance of Being Earnest
1952· 95 min· United Kingdom
ComedyDrama
After Algernon discovers that his friend Ernest, has created a fictional brother for whenever he needs a reason to escape dull country life, Algernon poses as the brother, resulting in ever-increasing confusion.
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Writer
- Oscar Wilde, Anthony Asquith
- Released
- 15 Aug 1952
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 2 nominations total
Cast

Michael Redgrave

Richard Wattis
MD
Michael Denison
MR
Margaret Rutherford
EE
Edith Evans

Miles Malleson

Joan Greenwood
DT
Dorothy Tutin
AM
Aubrey Mather