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Watch The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) Online

  • 7.4/10
  • RUNTIME: 1h 35m
  • COUNTRIES: United Kingdom
  • Subtitles: English

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. Read More

Watch The Importance of Being Earnest online. Featuring Michael Redgrave and Michael Denison, The Importance of Being Earnest is classified as Romance and Comedy genre movie with an average rating across the web of 7.4. It is available for streaming online in the UK on 1 services such as BritBox. The movie was filmed in United Kingdom and was released on 1952. The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Bert Batt,Anthony Asquith,Robert Asher,Roy Goddard,Joan Davis. Read Less