The importance of being Earnest
(DVD)

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Subjects

LC Subjects
Aristocracy (Social class) -- Drama.
Feature films.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
Social norms -- Drama.
Video recording for the hearing impaired.

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Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen version (2.35:1)
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Also issued on VHS.
Language
English
ISBN
0788839454
UPC
031398137610
Notes
General Note
Based on the play by Oscar Wilde.
General Note
Special features: feature commentary; the making-of "The importance of being Earnest"; behind the scenes.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Tony Pierce-Roberts ; editor, Guy Bensley ; music, Charlie Mole ; costume designer, Maurizio Millenotti ; production designer, Luciana Arrighi.
Participants/Performers
Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon, Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Anna Massey, Edward Fox.
Description
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, Cicely has developed an infatuation with the rogue, and Algernon's impersonation of him works famously on Cicely. Meanwhile, Algernon's cousin, Gwendolyn, arrives for the weekend, and is startled to discover Jack is also there -- except that she knows him as bad-boy Earnest. So just who really is who?
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG; for mild sensuality.
Additional Physical Form
Also issued on VHS.
System Details
DVD, 5.1 Dolby digital, Region 1.
Language
English or French dialogue; closed-captioned.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)

Thompson, B., Parker, O., Everett, R., Firth, C., O'Connor, F., Witherspoon, R., Dench, J., Wilkinson, T., Massey, A., Fox, E., Pierce-Roberts, T., Bensley, G., Mole, C., Millenotti, M., Arrighi, L., & Wilde, O. (2002). The importance of being Earnest. (Widescreen version (2.35:1)). Miramax Home Entertainment ; distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Barnaby. Thompson et al.. 2002. The Importance of Being Earnest. Miramax Home Entertainment ; distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Barnaby. Thompson et al.. The Importance of Being Earnest. Miramax Home Entertainment ; distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2002.

UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)

Thompson, B., Parker, O., Everett, R., Firth, C., O'Connor, F., Witherspoon, R. and Dench, J. et al (2002). The importance of being earnest. Widescreen version (2.35:1) [United States] : Burbank, Calif.: Miramax Home Entertainment ; distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)

Thompson, Barnaby., et al. The Importance of Being Earnest. Widescreen version (2.35:1), Miramax Home Entertainment ; distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2002.

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