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 Who was considered for Henry V?

John Gielgud
Lobbied to be cast as the Chorus in Olivier's film of Shakespeare's play, but was turned down.
Actor who got the part: Leslie Banks

William Wyler
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



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