The Importance of Being Earnest Director: Anthony Asquith Share: Synopsis Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym (‘Ernest’) on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities. Video & Photo 1 photos Seen this film? Tell us about it Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.