The Importance of Being Earnest (1946)

In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.

Writer:

Oscar Wilde

Stars:

Alban Blakelock, Stringer Davis, Robert Eddison

Cast

Credited cast:
Alban Blakelock	...	Lane, a manservant
Stringer Davis	...	Merriman, a butler (as J.B. Stringer Davis)
Robert Eddison	...	John Worthing, J.P.
David Horne	...	Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.
Dorothy Hyson	...	Cecily Cardew
Deryn Kerbey	...	Cecily Cardew (12th June 1946 version)
Betty Potter	...	Miss Prism
Margaret Rutherford	...	Lady Bracknell
Margaret Vines	...	Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax
Mackenzie Ward	...	Algeron Moncrieff

Storyline

In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 June 1946 (UK)

Filming Locations:

BBC Studio, Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Muswell Hill, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was a live broadcast and no recordings have been found.

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Connections

Version of Great Performances: The Importance of Being Earnest (1985)

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