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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: Sunday, May 29 1988
36 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Paul McGannPaul McGann
Paul McGann was
28 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'John Worthing'.
Sat, Nov 14 1959
Portrait of Rupert FrazerRupert Frazer
Rupert Frazer was
41 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Algernon Montcrieff'.
Wed, Mar 12 1947
Portrait of Joan PlowrightJoan Plowright
Joan Plowright was
58 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Lady Bracknell'.
Mon, Oct 28 1929
Portrait of Amanda RedmanAmanda Redman
Amanda Redman was
30 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Gwendolen'.
Mon, Aug 12 1957
Portrait of Gemma JonesGemma Jones
Gemma Jones was
45 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Miss Prism'.
Fri, Dec 04 1942
Portrait of Natalie OgleNatalie Ogle
Natalie Ogle was
29 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Cecily'.
Fri, Dec 26 1958
Portrait of John WoodnuttJohn Woodnutt
John Woodnutt was
64 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Lane'.
Mon, Mar 03 1924 –
Mon, Jan 02 2006
Portrait of Alec McCowenAlec McCowen
Alec McCowen was
63 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
58 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Merriman'.
Tue, Jun 18 1929 –
Fri, Apr 05 2019
Portrait of Peter CopleyPeter Copley
Peter Copley was
73 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Gribsby'.
Thu, May 20 1915 –
Tue, Oct 07 2008

Crew

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