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Birdman of Alcatraz |
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Birdman of Alcatraz (Robert Stroud, 1890–1963) from jailbird to famous ornithologist. [Am. Hist.: Worth, 28] See : Birds Birdman of Alcatraz Robert F. Stroud (1890–1963), convicted murderer, became ornithologist in prison. [Am. Culture: Misc.] See : Imprisonment How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Locked behind its bars were Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Creepy Karpis and the Birdman of Alcatraz, Robert Stroud (who, as it turns out, never kept birds here). At least he could depend on such an organization to provide him with what the birdman of Alcatraz got from his birds: a support group. Not everything has been as wonderful for the 68-year-old director, whose impressive screen career includes ``The Manchurian Candidate,'' ``The Days of Wine and Roses'' and ``The Birdman of Alcatraz. |
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