The Importance of Being Earnest
Drama
About The Importance of Being Earnest
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.
Where to Watch
Stream on The Criterion Channel. Watch free on Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, YouTube, Plex, The Roku Channel. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, AppleTV (cheapest: $14.99).
Cast & Crew
Directed by Anthony Asquith
Starring Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Edith Evans, Joan Greenwood, Dorothy Tutin
Produced by J. Arthur Rank Organisation