Watch NowShow more The Importance of Being EarnestPlay Trailer Summary: After Algernon discovers that his friend Ernest, has created a fictional brother for whenever he needs a reason to escape dull country life, Algernon poses as the brother, resulting in ever-increasing confusion.Release Date: August 15, 1952Genres: Comedy, DramaDirector: Anthony Asquith Anthony AsquithDirector White Male Filmography Wikipedia Writers: Oscar Wilde Oscar WildeWriter White Male Filmography Wikipedia , Anthony Asquith Anthony AsquithWriter White Male Filmography Wikipedia Runtime: 1 h 35 minMPAA: Approved Production: Javelin Films, British Film-MakersDistributor: Paramount Home Entertainment, The Criterion CollectionCountry: United KingdomLanguage: English Cast Stars: Supporting cast: Other Cast, Production Other cast: Production: Representation Tags / Keywords actor recreates his stage roleactress recreates her stage roleaunt nephew relationshipaunt niece relationshipbare chested malebare chested manbased on a stage playbrother brother relationshipclass differencesidentity crisislondon englandlost handbaglovemale in a bathtubmarriage proposalmistaken identityperiod dramaromantic relationshipvictorian moralityward and guardianAdd Similar Movies Parental Guide Global Consensus Audience Reviews: All Total found: 1 Show in Search Critic Reviews: Total found: 2 Show in Search Internet Zeitgest: Comments: Your Name: Password: Cancel Comment