Anthony Asquith
Director
The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)
Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.
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Production Companies: Javelin Films, British Film-Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Production Country:
United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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95 min
June 2, 1952
Released
G / 7+