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The Importance Of Being Earnest

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The Importance Of Being Earnest

4.4

(187)

Rating

NR

Duration

1h 35m

Year

1952

Language

English

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In this film adaption of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, two eligible bachelors use the name Ernest while courting two young ladies with a preference for the name, with confusing results.

Related Subjects

Comedy

Extended Details

Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Anthony AsquithDirector

Edith EvansActor

Michael RedgraveActor

Margaret RutherfordActor