SHRIKE

Original U.S. 22 inch x 28 inch Half Sheet Poster for the 1955 Robert Wise Drama THE SHRIKE, based on the play by Joseph A. Kramm and starring José Ferrer and June Allyson.

Most of the film takes place in a state hospital, where theatrical director Jim Downs (Ferrer) is convalescing after a suicide attempt. Downs’ wife Ann (June Allyson) visits every day, ostensibly to offer support and comfort to her husband. In truth, Ann is the “shrike” of the title, tearing into Downs and mercilessly berating him for his lack of success. To the rest of the world, however, Ann is a self-sacrificing saint, because that’s the side of her personality that she prefers to display. Unless Jim can escape Ann’s harangues, he will be driven completely over the edge.

The poster is in fine folded condition.