The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 35min
- Comedy, Drama
- 15 Aug 1952 (Ireland)
- Movie
When 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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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Michael Redgrave | ... |
Ernest Worthing
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| Richard Wattis | ... |
Seton
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| Michael Denison | ... |
Algernon Moncrieff
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| Walter Hudd | ... |
Lane
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| Edith Evans | ... |
Lady Augusta Bracknell
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| Joan Greenwood | ... |
Gwendolen Fairfax (Her Daughter)
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| Dorothy Tutin | ... |
Cecily Cardew
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| Margaret Rutherford | ... |
Miss Letitia Prism
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| Miles Malleson | ... |
Canon Chasuble
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| Aubrey Mather | ... |
Merriman
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| Ivor Barnard | ... |
Conductor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Anthony Asquith | ||
Written by
| Oscar Wilde | ... | () |
| Anthony Asquith | ... | (screenplay) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Teddy Baird | ... | producer |
| Earl St. John | ... | executive producer (as Earl St John) |
Music by
| Benjamin Frankel | ||
Cinematography by
| Desmond Dickinson | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| John D. Guthridge | ||
Editorial Department
| Joan Bridge | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
Casting By
| Weston Drury Jr. | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Carmen Dillon | ||
Costume Design by
| Beatrice Dawson | ||
Makeup Department
| George Blackler | ... | makeup artist |
| Biddy Chrystal | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Roy Goddard | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Asher | ... | assistant director |
| Bert Batt | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| David W. Orton | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Ernest Archer | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| John Box | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Peter Lamont | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Arthur Taksen | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Dennis | ... | sound recordist |
| Gordon K. McCallum | ... | sound recordist |
| Eric Wood | ... | sound editor |
| Peter Davies | ... | first assistant dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Harcourt | ... | camera operator |
| Harry Gillard | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yvonne Caffin | ... | costume supervisor |
| Dorothy Edwards | ... | wardrobe supervisor: women (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Benjamin Frankel | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joan Davis | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Arthur Alcott | ... | production controller: Pinewood Studios |
Production Companies
- Javelin Films
- British Film-Makers (in association with)
Distributors
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1952) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as General Film Distributors Limited)
- Universal Pictures (1952) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1952) (Norway) (theatrical)
- J.Arthur Rank-Film (1954) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Progress Film-Verleih (1959) (East Germany) (theatrical)
- Rank Film (1954) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Rank Film (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- BBC Two (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Carlton International (1998) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Elephant Films (2013) (France) (video)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Pickwick Video (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Pidax Film (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Premium Cine (2022) (Spain) (video)
- Rank Video Library (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- The Criterion Collection (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- D&P Studios (logo)
- Western Electric (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff are two men that are both pretending to be someone they are not. Written by Simone Denvile |
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| Taglines | They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The writer and director Anthony Asquith was the son of H.H. Asquith, who, as Home Secretary, brought the charges of immorality which led to Oscar Wilde's imprisonment. See more » |
| Goofs | The word 'being' is not capitalized in the opening title. However, as the title and acts "cards" are meant to reflect a theater's program, and theater programs are not immune to typographical errors, this should not be considered a Goof; in fact, it may be intentional. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in A Bit of Scarlet (1997). See more » |
| Quotes |
Lady Bracknell:
Are your parents living? Jack Worthing: I have lost both my parents. Lady Bracknell: To lose one parent, Mr. Worthing, may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like carelessness. See more » |