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  • The Importance of Being Earnest (1957)
  • PG
    TV Movie | 90 min | Comedy
The Importance of Being Earnest (1957)
PG
TV Movie | 90 min | Comedy
In 1890s London rakish Algy runs into friend Jack who's in town to propose to Algy's cousin Gwendolen. Algy discovers Jack has a brother 'Ernest' and a ward called Cecily. While Jack deals with Gwendolen's mother, Algy tries to meet Cecily...See moreIn 1890s London rakish Algy runs into friend Jack who's in town to propose to Algy's cousin Gwendolen. Algy discovers Jack has a brother 'Ernest' and a ward called Cecily. While Jack deals with Gwendolen's mother, Algy tries to meet Cecily. Hilarity ensues when both arrive in the country posing as 'Ernest'! See less
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Director
Paul O'Loughlin
Writer
Oscar Wilde (play)
Producer
Paul O'Loughlin
Production Designer
Desmonde Downing
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Updated Dec 18, 1957
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Dec 18, 1957 (Australia)

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