Overview
Algernon Moncrieff is surprised to discover that his affluent friend -- whom he knows as "Ernest" -- is actually named Jack Worthing. Jack fabricated his alter ego in order to escape his country estate where he takes care of his charge, Cecily Cardew. Cecily believes that Ernest is Jack's wayward brother and is keen on his raffish lifestyle. Algernon, seeing an opportunity, assumes Ernest's identity and sneaks off to woo Cecily.
Details
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Writer
- Anthony Asquith
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Aubrey Mather
Dorothy Tutin
Edith Evans
Joan Greenwood
Margaret Rutherford
Michael Denison
Michael Redgrave
Miles Malleson
Richard Wattis
Walter Hudd
Keywords
based on play or musical
etiquette
love triangle
marriage
mistaken identity
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