The Importance Of Being Earnest on DVD

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Posted: May 29th, 2009.

Network Releasing is delighted to announce the DVD release of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, the classic film based on Oscar Wilde’s play, which is available from all good retailers on 15th June 2009, RRP £12.99.

Nominated for a BAFTA and Golden Lion, this 1952 adaptation features a star-studded cast. Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy follows the fortunes of two lovestruck bachelors: the wealthy and eligible Jack Worthing (Michael Redgrave) and Algernon Moncrieff (Michael Denison). Jack is romantically involved with Algernon’s cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax (Joan Greenwood), while Jack’s ward, Cecily Cardew (Dorothy Tutin), is the object of Algernon’s affections. However, Jack’s unworthy habit of representing himself as his imaginary brother, Ernest, and Algernon’s deceitful adoption of Ernest’s name and reputation to simplify his courtship has led each girl to believe herself to be engaged to the non-existent Ernest.

A simple solution occurs to Gwendolen and Cecily – but neither reckons with the forceful Lady Bracknell (Dame Edith Evans), Gwendolen’s mother and Algernon’s aunt. It is left to Miss Prism (Margaret Rutherford), whose secret passion for the Reverend Dr. Chasuble (Miles Malleson) causes so much enjoyable confusion, to create a way out that is acceptable to all parties…

Special Features on THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST are:

• A Profile of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
• Original Press Book PDF
• Photo Gallery
• Original Gala Premiere Programme.

The DVD is out on June 15th, it runs for 91 minutes and retails for £12.99 on DVD,but is currently on Amazon at the link above for £8.48.

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