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The Importance of Being Earnest

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The famous feature film, starring
Michael Redgrave , Michael Denison Dorothy Tutin , Joan Greenwood with Two wealthy bachelors, Jack and Algernon, use the imaginary name Ernest when courting Gwendolen and Cecily, but are shocked when both girls fall for Ernest's charms. For this film version of Oscar Wilde 's classic comedy of manners, director Anthony Asquith assembled a distinguished array of British acting talent.
Produced by TEDDY BAIRD
Director ANTHONY ASQUITH . Films: p 116

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Redgrave
Unknown:
Michael Denison
Unknown:
Dorothy Tutin
Unknown:
Joan Greenwood
Unknown:
Oscar Wilde
Director:
Anthony Asquith
Produced By:
Teddy Baird
Director:
Anthony Asquith
Lady Bracknell:
Edith Evans
Mr Jack Worthing:
Michael Redgrave
Mr Algernon Moncrieff:
Michael Denison
Miss Gwendolen Fairfax:
Joan Greenwood
Miss Cecily Cardew:
Dorothy Tutin
Miss Prism:
Margaret Rutherford
The Rev Dr Chasuble:
Miles Malleson
Seton:
Richard Wattis
Lane:
Walter Hudd
Merriman:
Aubrey Mather
Source: Radio Times

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