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The Importance of Being Earnest

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring
Michael Redgrave Michael Denison
Edith Evans
The classic version of Oscar
Wilde's comedy about two wealthy bachelors, Jack and Algernon, who invent the imaginary Ernest as a scapegoat for their escapades. But when courting Gwendolen and Cecily, they are both shocked to discover the girls are falling for Ernest's charms.
Director Anthony Asquith 0 FILMS: pages 51-64

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Redgrave
Unknown:
Michael Denison
Unknown:
Edith Evans
Director:
Anthony Asquith
Jack Worthing:
Michael Redgrave
Algernon Moncrieff:
Michael Denison
Lady Bracknell:
Edith Evans
Gwendolen Fairfax:
Joan Greenwood
Cecily Cardew:
Dorothy Tutin
Miss Prism:
Margaret Rutherford
Source: Radio Times

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