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The Importance of Being Earnest

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.

Director

Anthony Asquith

Year

Genre

Box Office

N/A

Production

Javelin Films,British Film-Makers,J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 2 nominations total

Homepage

http://www.criterion.com/films/355-the-importance-of-being-earnest

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Ernest Worthing

Michael Redgrave

Seton

Algernon Moncrieff

Michael Denison

Lane

Lady Augusta Bracknell

Gwendolen Fairfax (Her Daughter)

Cecily Cardew

Miss Letitia Prism

Margaret Rutherford

Canon Chasuble

Merriman

Conductor

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Lady Bracknell Algernon Moncrieff Cecily Cardew Gwendolyn Fairfax Canon Chasuble Miss Prism Algernon Moncreiff

I'm glad to hear it - The Importance of Being Earnest

I'm glad to hear it

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Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit

Are your parents living - The Importance of Being Earnest

Are your parents living

A handbag - The Importance of Being Earnest

I would strongly advise you - The Importance of Being Earnest

I would strongly advise you

To speak frankly - The Importance of Being Earnest

To speak frankly

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Thirty five is an attractive age

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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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Director: Anthony Asquith

Writer: Oscar Wilde, Anthony Asquith

Production: Javelin Films,British Film-Makers,J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Genre: comedy, drama

Year: 1952

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 7.5

BoxOffice: N/A

Released: 15 Aug 1952

Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 2 nominations total

Homepage: http://www.criterion.com/films/355-the-importance-of-being-earnest

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