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The Importance of Being Earnest

  • TV Movie
  • 1946
  • 1h 30m
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8.3/10
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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
    • Alban Blakelock
    • Stringer Davis
    • Robert Eddison
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    24
    YOUR RATING
    • Writer
      • Oscar Wilde
    • Stars
      • Alban Blakelock
      • Stringer Davis
      • Robert Eddison
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Alban Blakelock
    • Lane, a manservant
    Stringer Davis
    • Merriman, a butler
    • (as J.B. Stringer Davis)
    Robert Eddison
    Robert Eddison
    • John Worthing, J.P.
    David Horne
    David Horne
    • Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.
    Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson
    • Cecily Cardew
    Deryn Kerbey
    • Cecily Cardew (12th June 1946 version)
    Betty Potter
    • Miss Prism
    Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford
    • Lady Bracknell
    Margaret Vines
    Margaret Vines
    • Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax
    Mackenzie Ward
    Mackenzie Ward
    • Algeron Moncrieff
    • Writer
      • Oscar Wilde
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    • Trivia
      The film takes place in 1895.
    • Connections
      Version of Liebe, Scherz und Ernst (1932)

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 1946 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • BBC Studio, Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Muswell Hill, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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