Overview

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

Cast

Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood, Dorothy Tutin, Margaret Rutherford, Miles Malleson, Richard Wattis

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What is "The Importance of Being Earnest" about?

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

When was "The Importance of Being Earnest" released?

The Importance of Being Earnest was released in 1952.

Who stars in "The Importance of Being Earnest"?

The cast includes Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood.

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