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The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

The Importance of Being Earnest

| Film | 1952 | UK | Colour | 1h 35min

Stars: Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Joan Greenwood

Two wealthy and eligible bachelors of the 1890s have problems with their marriage prospects

Based on Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners set in England during the Victorian era.

Jack and Algernon are two wealthy bachelors. Jack is in love with Gwendolen, while Algernon is attracted to Jack’s ward Cecily. Not surprisingly complication arises as each of the girls think that they are engaged to Ernest (who doesn’t exist), and to complicate things further Gwendolen’s mother Lady Bracknell arrives.

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The Importance of Being Earnest DVD [2009]

The Importance of Being Earnest DVD from Network and The British Film

Released:
15th June, 2009
Price: £19.49

The Importance of Being Earnest DVD [2001]

The Importance of Being Earnest DVD from Carlton, 2001

Released:
30th April, 2001
Price: £19.90

Film clips

The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) opening credits (1m 08s)

Main title from The Importance of Being Earnest (1952). Two wealthy and eligible bachelors of the 1890s have problems with their marriage prospects.

Earnest love (1m 15s)

Joan Greenwood and Michael Redgrave in a film clip from The Importance of Being Earnest

Gravest doubts (44s)

Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood, Michael Redgrave and Michael Denison in a film clip from The Importance of Being Earnest

Director

Anthony Asquith

Production companies

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Javelin Films

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Film magazine with Joan Greenwood and Michael Redgrave in The Importance of Being Earnest. (German). Ernst sein ist alles. — Film magazine – Joan Greenwood, Michael Redgrave

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Joan Greenwood and Michael Redgrave (1908 – 1985) pose for publicity stills for the film ’The Importance Of Being Earnest’, based on the play by Oscar Wilde — Joan Greenwood and Michael Redgrave pose for publicity stills

The final scene from Anthony Asquith’s screen adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play, ’The Importance Of Being Earnest’. Starring Edith Evans, Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood, Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Margaret Rutherford and Miles Malleson — Backstage shot of Joan Greenwood in The Importance of Being Earnest

Actress Joan Greenwood playing the sophisticated Gwendoline in Anthony Asquith’s film adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play ’The Importance Of Being Earnest’ — Joan Greenwood as Gwendoline in The Importance of Being Earnest

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