Matinee Theatre The Importance of Being Earnest (Season 2, Episode 102)
TV Episode | Drama, Horror, Mystery

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Matinee Theatre

The Importance of Being Earnest (Season 2, Episode 102)

TV Episode | Drama, Horror, Mystery

The formidable Lady Bracknell is quite willing that Algernon shall marry Cecily and her fortune. Jack, however, as Cecily's guardian, refuses his consent unless Lady Bracknell permits his marriage to Gwendolyn.

Director

Alan Cooke

Writers

Albert McCleery (devised by) | Oscar Wilde (play)

Producer

Albert McCleery

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 8, 1957

Release date

Feb 8, 1957 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
5 cast members

Name	Known for
John Conte Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
Hermione Gingold Lady Bracknell Lady Bracknell See fewer	Gigi (1958)
Roberta Haynes Actress Actress See fewer	Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)
Roger Moore Actor Actor See fewer	Moonraker (1979)
Philip Tonge Actor Actor See fewer	Witness for the Prosecution (1957)