The Importance of Being Earnest DVD from Carlton, 2001
The Importance of Being Earnest DVD from Carlton, 2001.

Anthony Asquith directs the first screen adaptation of Oscar Wildeโ€™s classic comedy.

Algernon Moncrieff (Michael Denison) has discovered that he has a secret in common with his friend Jack Worthing (Michael Redgrave) โ€“ they both use alter-egos when in a tight spot. However, when Algernon decides to pose as Jackโ€™s alter-ego โ€“ a brother from London โ€“ for a weekend in the country, he finds that Jackโ€™s cousin Cicely (Dorothy Tutin) has developed an infatuation with the mysterious brother; and now she can meet him. Meanwhile, Algernonโ€™s cousin Gwendolyne (Joan Greenwood) is also staying for the weekend and knows Jack as his alter-ego. Confused?

Also included is the documentary โ€˜A Profile of The Importance of Being Earnestโ€™.

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Main title from The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
 

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The Importance of Being Earnest DVD from Network and The British Film
 
The Importance of Being Earnest DVD from Carlton, 2001
The Importance of Being Earnest DVD from Carlton, 2001.

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