The Importance of Being Earnest
1952
Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of mistaken identity and romantic confusion is brought to the screen, following two gentlemen who have each invented a fictional alter ego called 'Ernest' in order to escape their social obligations. The 1952 film is a faithful and witty rendering of Wilde's sparkling dialogue.
Director
- Anthony Asquith
Cast
- Michael Redgrave
- Richard Wattis
- Michael Denison