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Roles turned down by William Wyler:

Henry V

Laurence Olivier asked his "Wuthering Heights" director to direct him in a film of Shakespeare's play but Wyler turned down the offer, advising Olivier to direct it himself.

Actor who got the part: Laurence Olivier

The Sound of Music

The masterful, much-honored director scouted locations and was set to direct the movie, but finally withdrew.

Actor who got the part: Robert Wise

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