The Importance of Being Earnest ( 1952 )

Overview

Algernon Moncrieff is surprised to discover that his affluent friend -- whom he knows as "Ernest" -- is actually named Jack Worthing. Jack fabricated his alter ego in order to escape his country estate where he takes care of his charge, Cecily Cardew. Cecily believes that Ernest is Jack's wayward brother and is keen on his raffish lifestyle. Algernon, seeing an opportunity, assumes Ernest's identity and sneaks off to woo Cecily.

Top Cast

Michael Redgrave

Ernest Worthing

Michael Denison

Algernon Moncrieff

Edith Evans

Lady Bracknell

Joan Greenwood

Gwendolen Fairfax

Dorothy Tutin

Cecily Cardew

Margaret Rutherford

Miss Prism

Miles Malleson

Canon Chasuble

Richard Wattis

Seton

Walter Hudd

Lane

Aubrey Mather

Merriman

Ivor Barnard

Conductor (Uncredited)