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Criterion spine #158

The Importance of Being Earnest

1952Directed by Anthony AsquithUnited Kingdom95 min

The Importance of Being Earnest is a 1952 British comedy drama film adaptation of the 1895 play by Oscar Wilde. It was directed by Anthony Asquith, who also adapted the screenplay, and was produced by Anthony Asquith, Teddy Baird, and Earl St. John.

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