Overview:
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.| Status: | Released (1952-06-02) |
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| Awards: | Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 2 nominations total |
| Screen: | Oscar Wilde, Anthony Asquith |
| Productions: | Javelin Films, British Film-Makers |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
| Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 7640: Michael Redgrave - Ernest Worthing
- 85934: Michael Denison - Algernon Moncrieff
- 45465: Edith Evans - Lady Bracknell
- 45466: Joan Greenwood - Gwendolen Fairfax
- 38998: Dorothy Tutin - Cecily Cardew
- 11127: Margaret Rutherford - Miss Prism
- 47395: Miles Malleson - Canon Chasuble
Crews
- 32919: Anthony Asquith - Director - Directing
- 97421: Teddy Baird - Producer - Production
- 30932: Desmond Dickinson - Director of Photography - Camera
- 11836: Carmen Dillon - Art Direction - Art
- 25825: John D. Guthridge - Editor - Editing
- 1098435: Roy Goddard - Production Manager - Production
- 29894: Beatrice Dawson - Costume Design - Costume & Make-Up
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Reviews
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There's little point in outlining the plot here - it's not what the film is about. It is the combination of characterisations and the wonderfully witty writing of Oscar Wilde that make this a thoroughly enjoyable film to watch. It makes no bones about it's theatrical origins - even f ....
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