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Laurence Olivier received his first Oscar nomination for which Wyler film?

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  • Funny Girl

  • Wuthering Heights

  • Ben-Hur

Answer

Laurence Olivier received his first Oscar nomination for his role as Heathcliff in Wyler's 1939 film Wuthering Heights. The film was based on the novel of the same name by Emily Brontë. Olivier's performance was praised by critics, and he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. The film was also a box office success.
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