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The Importance of Being Earnest

  • TV Movie
  • 1937
  • 40m
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Comedy

In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.

  • Writer
    • Oscar Wilde
  • Stars
    • John Abbott
    • Geoffrey Clarke
    • Sylvia Coleridge
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    • Writer
      • Oscar Wilde
    • Stars
      • John Abbott
      • Geoffrey Clarke
      • Sylvia Coleridge
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    John Abbott
    John Abbott
    • John Worthing
    Geoffrey Clarke
    • Merriman
    Sylvia Coleridge
    Sylvia Coleridge
    • Cecily Cardew
    Mario Francelli
    • Dr. Chasuble
    Dora Gregory
    Dora Gregory
    • Miss Prism
    Anthony Ireland
    Anthony Ireland
      Francis James
      • Algernon Moncrieff
      Agnes Lauchlan
      • Lady Bracknell
      Yvette Pienne
      • Gwendolen Fairfax
      Alan Wheatley
      Alan Wheatley
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      • Writer
        • Oscar Wilde
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      • Trivia
        The film takes place in 1895.
      • Connections
        Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Moon Zero Two (1990)

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      • Release date
        • November 2, 1937 (United Kingdom)
      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
      • Language
        • English
      • Production company
        • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      • Runtime
        40 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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