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The Importance of Being Earnest

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33 Ratings
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1952

Drama

1h 35m

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.

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More Information on The Importance of Being Earnest

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. The Importance of Being Earnest featuring Michael Redgrave and Michael Denison is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, free on Tubi, free on Plex, and 7 others. It's a comedy and drama movie.

Drama

Comedy

1952

1h35m

GB

Director

Anthony Asquith

Ernest Worthing

Michael Redgrave

Algernon Moncrieff

Michael Denison

Lady Bracknell

Edith Evans

Gwendolen Fairfax

Joan Greenwood

Cecily Cardew

Dorothy Tutin

Canon Chasuble

Miles Malleson

Conductor (Uncredited)

Ivor Barnard

Producer

Teddy Baird

Executive Producer

Earl St. John

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33 Ratings
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Anthony Asquith

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