| Description |
1 videodisc (95 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + pamphlet ([6] p. ; 19 cm.) |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 158 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 158.
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| System Details |
DVD; Dolby Digital. |
| Language |
Closed captioned for the hearing impaired. |
| Cast |
Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Margaret Rutherford, Edith Evans, Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Desmond Dickinson ; editor, John G. Guthridge ; music, Benjamin Frankel. |
| Note |
Based on the play by Oscar Wilde. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1952. |
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Special features: rare production stills with notes by film historian Bruce Eder, original theatrical trailer. |
| Summary |
A witty, delightful story about a lovestruck suitor named Jack whose fiancee can only love a man named Ernest. |
| Subject |
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 -- Film and video adaptations.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.
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Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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| Added Author |
Asquith, Anthony, 1902-1968.
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Baird, Teddy.
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Redgrave, Michael, Sir., 1908-1985.
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Denison, Michael.
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Evans, Edith, Dame, 1888-1976.
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Rutherford, Margaret, Dame, 1892-1972.
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Tutin, Dorothy, 1930-2001.
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Greenwood, Joan, 1921-1987.
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Eder, Bruce.
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Frankel, Benjamin, 1949-
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Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900.
Importance of being earnest.
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Carlton International Media Limited.
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British Film Makers, Ltd.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| Note |
Container title: Anthony Asquith's The importance of being Earnest |
| ISBN |
0780024982 |
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9780780024984 |
| Standard No. |
037429165621 |
| Music No. |
IMP060 Criterion Collection |
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