Letter from Laurence Olivier
The film classic "Henry V" was made in Ireland in the 1940's and starred Laurence Olivier. Irish horsemen were required as extras for the set-piece battle scenes, and one of these was John Mc Namara of Clarecastle. This is a letter of thanks from Olivier to Mc Namara dated 23 July, 1943.
Laurence
Olivier Letter
Clare Champion, Friday, December 6, 2002
Ref: 2001.310
