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The Importance of Being Earnest

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Classic comedy based on the play by Oscar Wilde, showing to complement BBC2's Wilde Night which begins at 8.20pm.
Starring Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans

Two wealthy bachelors pretend to be called "Ernest" as they court Gwendolen and Cecily. But there's confusion when both girls fall for "Ernest"'s charms.
(1952)
(Subtitled)
Film Reviews pages 49-60

Contributors

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

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