The importance of being earnest

DVD 2002

Algernon is a gentlemen from a wealthy family. Algernon's close friend Jack, has a ward, Cecily. Both Algernon and Jack have created alter egos to make life more interesting. Algernon arrives for a weekend visit in the country posing as Earnest. Having heard of Earnest's misadventures, Cecily has developed an infatuation with the rogue, and Algernon's impersonation of him works famously on Cecily. Meanwhile, Algernon's cousin, Gwendolyn, arrives...

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ISBN:

9780788839450
0788839454

Edition:

Widescreen, American

Description:

1 videodisc, PG, (approximately 94 min.) : sound, color, closed captioned; 4 3/4 in. + 1 index guide
polychrome
digital
optical
surround
Dolby digital 5.1
video file
DVD video

Target Audience Note:

MPAA rating: PG
General

Notes:

Based on the play by Oscar Wilde
Originally released as a motion picture in 2002
Features: Audio commentary with director Oliver Parker, the making of The importance of being earnest behind-the-scenes featurette
Director of photography, Tony Pierce-Roberts; production design, Luciana Arrighi; film editor, Guy Bensley; music, Charlie Mole
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench
DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround
For private home use only
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
In English or French

LCCN:

be2002003911

Control Number:

525440

UPC:

786936199291

Other Authors:

Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
Dench, Judi, 1934-
Everett, Rupert
Firth, Colin, 1960-
Miramax Films
Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
Mole, Charlie
O'Connor, Frances, 1967-
Parker, Oliver
Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900
Witherspoon, Reese, 1976-

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