The cute Oscar Wilde story The Importance of Being Earnest is always fun to watch. Somehow, the complicated story is simple to follow, and even though we see the jokes coming a mile away, they're still funny.
This live televised performance of 1964 stars Ian Carmichael and Patrick Macnee as the two subjects of the comedy of errors revolving around the Christian name of Ernest. They have great comic timing and bounce off each other well. Susannah York plays the young, beautiful niece who captures the heart of Patrick, and Fenella Fielding plays Ian's love interest. It's a pretty harmless version, even though it is a little condensed. The heart of the story and all its twists and turns are all present, and it's always a treat to hear Wilde's glib dialogue. If you like the most modern remake, you might miss the Technicolor costumes and on-location scenery; but if you often like to go to the theater, you'll probably appreciate this one.
This live televised performance of 1964 stars Ian Carmichael and Patrick Macnee as the two subjects of the comedy of errors revolving around the Christian name of Ernest. They have great comic timing and bounce off each other well. Susannah York plays the young, beautiful niece who captures the heart of Patrick, and Fenella Fielding plays Ian's love interest. It's a pretty harmless version, even though it is a little condensed. The heart of the story and all its twists and turns are all present, and it's always a treat to hear Wilde's glib dialogue. If you like the most modern remake, you might miss the Technicolor costumes and on-location scenery; but if you often like to go to the theater, you'll probably appreciate this one.