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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.

Directing:
  • Anthony Asquith

Writing:
  • Oscar Wilde
  • Anthony Asquith

Stars:
Release Date: 1952-06-02
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 95
Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgr...
Ernest Worthing
Richard Wattis
Richard Watti...
Seton
Miles Malleson
Miles Malleso...
Canon Chasuble
Margaret Rutherford
Margaret Ruth...
Miss Prism
Aubrey Mather
Aubrey Mather
Merriman
Joan Greenwood
Joan Greenwoo...
Gwendolen Fairfax
Michael Denison
Michael Denis...
Algernon Moncrieff
Edith Evans
Edith Evans
Lady Bracknell
Dorothy Tutin
Dorothy Tutin
Cecily Cardew
Walter Hudd
Walter Hudd
Lane
Ivor Barnard
Ivor Barnard
Conductor (Uncredited)
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