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The Shrike (1955) was a Drama Film directed by Jos? Ferrer and produced by Aaron Rosenberg.

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A shrike, according to the play, is "an innocent-looking bird who likes to impale her victim on a thorn," no doubt referring to the viciousness of the titular female character.
The original Broadway production of "The Shrike" by Joseph A. Kramm opened on January 15, 1952 at the Cort Theater, ran for 161 performances and won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1952.
In the original play, the character of Charlotte is frequently mentioned but never appears. The film adds her as a major character played by Joy Page.
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