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The Importance of Being Earnest

Plot: Filled with wit and wisdom, The Importance of Being Earnest tells the tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. Jack has invented an imaginary brother, Earnest, whom he uses as an excuse to escape from his dull home in the country and frolic in town
Release Date: Wednesday, January 1 1986
38 years ago
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Portrait of Paul McGannPaul McGann
Paul McGann was
26 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'John Worthing'.
Sat, Nov 14 1959
Portrait of Rupert FrazerRupert Frazer
Rupert Frazer was
38 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Algernon Montcrieff'.
Wed, Mar 12 1947
Portrait of Joan PlowrightJoan Plowright
Joan Plowright was
56 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Lady Bracknell'.
Mon, Oct 28 1929
Portrait of Amanda RedmanAmanda Redman
Amanda Redman was
28 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Gwendolen'.
Mon, Aug 12 1957
Portrait of Gemma JonesGemma Jones
Gemma Jones was
43 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Miss Prism'.
Fri, Dec 04 1942
Portrait of Natalie OgleNatalie Ogle
Natalie Ogle was
27 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Cecily'.
Fri, Dec 26 1958
Portrait of John WoodnuttJohn Woodnutt
John Woodnutt was
61 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Lane'.
Mon, Mar 03 1924 –
Mon, Jan 02 2006
Portrait of Alec McCowenAlec McCowen
Alec McCowen was
60 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Dr. Chasuble'.
Tue, May 26 1925 –
Mon, Feb 06 2017
Portrait of John QuarmbyJohn Quarmby
John Quarmby was
56 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Merriman'.
Tue, Jun 18 1929 –
Fri, Apr 05 2019
Portrait of Peter CopleyPeter Copley
Peter Copley was
70 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Gribsby'.
Thu, May 20 1915 –
Tue, Oct 07 2008

Crew

Portrait of Stuart BurgeStuart Burge
Director
Stuart Burge was
67 in The Importance of Being Earnest
Tue, Jan 15 1918 –
Thu, Jan 24 2002
Portrait of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde
Writer
Oscar Wilde would have been no older than
46 in The Importance of Being Earnest
Mon, Oct 16 1854 –
Fri, Nov 30 1900
Portrait of Shaun SuttonShaun Sutton
Producer
Shaun Sutton was
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Portrait of Michael BurdleMichael Burdle
Costume Design
Michael Burdle was
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Portrait of David Myerscough-JonesDavid Myerscough-Jones
Production Design
David Myerscough-Jones was
51 in The Importance of Being Earnest
Sat, Sep 15 1934 –
Wed, Apr 21 2010