The Importance of Being Earnest (1964)

TV adaptation of the Oscar Wilde play. Jack pretends to be his foolish younger brother, Ernest in order to be a model of moral rectitude to his young ward, Cecily. And he intends to propose to Gwendolyn--that is until he discovers that she loves him because his name is Ernest.

Director: Bill Bain
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Importance of Being Earnest about?
TV adaptation of the Oscar Wilde play. Jack pretends to be his foolish younger brother, Ernest in order to be a model of moral rectitude to his young ward, Cecily. And he intends to propose to Gwendolyn--that is until he discovers that she loves him because his name is Ernest.
Who directed The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest was directed by Bill Bain.
Who stars in The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest stars Wilfrid Brambell, Pamela Brown, Ian Carmichael, Fenella Fielding, Irene Handl, Charles Lloyd Pack.
How long is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Importance of Being Earnest?
The Importance of Being Earnest is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
Where was The Importance of Being Earnest produced?
The Importance of Being Earnest was produced in United Kingdom.