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![The Importance of Being Earnest](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/ahHp1nOjLTWBdLCofxjLYMVqqgs.jpg)
The Importance of Being Earnest
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.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 2, 1952
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Comedy
User Score
72%
Original Title
The Importance of Being Earnest
Production Companies
Javelin Films, British Film-Makers
Director
Anthony Asquith
Description
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.
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