Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life–From How Green Was My Valley to Lassie to Planet of the Apes is a warm, deeply researched, and engaging tribute to one of Hollywood’s most beloved and enduring stars.
Roddy McDowall comes alive not only as a gifted actor in classics like How Green Was My Valley and the Planet of the Apes series, but also as a photographer, preservationist, loyal friend, and quietly influential figure within Hollywood’s inner circles. Through exclusive interviews and careful research, Samuel Garza Bernstein paints an intimate portrait of a performer who navigated fame, identity, and reinvention across six decades in entertainment.
Both affectionate and revealing, the book captures the warmth, resilience, and authenticity that made McDowall such a treasured presence on and off screen. This book is highly recommended for classic film fans and Hollywood history enthusiasts.
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