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The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

They don't come any wilder than Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!

7.2 Rating
95 min 1952

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.

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Status

Released

Budget

Unknown

Revenue

Unknown

Original Language

EN

Production Companies

Javelin FilmsBritish Film-MakersJ. Arthur Rank Organisation

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