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The Importance of Being Earnest

1952·1h 35m·Approved
DramaComedy
IMDb Rating
★ 7.4/10
6,911 votes

After Algernon discovers that his friend Ernest, has created a fictional brother for whenever he needs a reason to escape dull country life, Algernon poses as the brother, resulting in ever-increasing confusion.

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1952 drama comedy movie directed by Anthony Asquith, starring Joan Greenwood, Michael Denison, Michael Redgrave. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 from 6,911 votes and runs 1h 35m.

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Director
Anthony Asquith
Stars
Joan Greenwood
Michael Denison
Michael Redgrave
Richard Wattis
Details
1952-08-15
95 min
Movie
Approved
★ United Kingdom
★ English, French
Keywords
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