Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Iconic scifi adventure based on the satirical novels of pierre boulle. As a child actor, his large, expressive eyes, polite english tones and earnest sincerity made him worldfamous in such classic films as how green was my valle y, lassie come home and my friend flicka. Bound in black and white cloth, the book is in nice condition, square and solid, but with yellowing at edges of the white portion of the. Rags was a christmas gift from frank sinatra and kickstarted avas love for welsh corgis. Its actually a bookalbum of photography by the late actor, roddy mcdowall. Double exposure, take two meet your next favorite book. In a career that spanned more than 60 years, he made movies.
Acceptable how a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. Robbie amell on the afterlife in amazon prime videos upload we spoke with robbie about amazon prime videos new scifi comedy upload, the shows. Charlton heston, roddy mcdowall, maurice evans, kim hunter, james whitmore, james daly, linda harrison. This has been on my shelf for years and i recently took it down to look at it and read it all over again. Oct 04, 1998 roddy mcdowall s unaffected, poignant performances in his first hollywood films brought him instant fame and respect as an actor. In double exposure you get a wonderful portrait of someone famous with commentary by another famous person.
It started with double exposure in 1968 and continued with several more volumes. Then there is a beyond gorgeous natalie wood and towards the end, a glimpse of a young and gorgeous jane fonda. Most of the photos were taken during the midsixties and for that reason this book will appeal most to older people or younger people that enjoy the older movies and entertainment. Granted, it may be primarily of interest to we baby boomers for a great nostalgia trip as so many are now gone, including mcdowall who passed in 1998, but for those looking for insight into some of the celebrities of our time as well as stunning examples of the photographic art of portraiture this is a great book. They must have respected him a great deal to have agreed to participate in his project.
Double exposure take two by mcdowall, roddy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Roddy mcdowall bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Double exposure by mcdowall, roddy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find double exposure, take three by mcdowall, roddy at biblio. Double exposure, take three by roddy mcdowell, roddy mcdowall. Author mcdowall, roddy book condition used binding hardcover publisher new york. Seller the hermitage bookshop, member abaa published 1989. Roderick andrew anthony jude mcdowall 17 september 1928 3 october 1998 was an englishamerican actor, voice artist, film director and photographer. Condition owners blindstamp, else fine in near fine, price clipped dust jacket with some light rubbing, mild edgewear, and a short sl edition first edition, first printing. I have never seen roddy have a chest like that and i have not seen all of his movies. Nov 25, 2012 according to tabs autobiog, he and roddy were just friends, op. Roddy mcdowall monday, 17th september 1928 saturday, 3rd october 1998 london england. When it came time to choose a lifes calling, mcdowall bowed to his mothers influence.
Everyone knows roddy mcdowell as a great actor but how many know he is one of the best portrait photographers ever. Tab says in his book the only actor he ever really loved was anthony perkins. To be posted next when i get around to it why dont you buy the book in. Roddy mcdowall news from united press international.
Clearly he wanted more but at that stage wasnt up to it. Ava gardner with rags, her first beloved welsh corgi. An astronaut crashlands on a strange planet where the monkeyhuman roles are reversed, but breaks out of the lab thanks to his friendship with some liberal chimps. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Mcdowall was a longtime board member of the academy of motion picture arts and sciences. Search, discover and share your favorite roddy mcdowall gifs. He is best known for portraying cornelius and caesar in the original planet of the apes film series, as well as galen in the spinoff television series. Double exposure by roddy mcdowall 1966 hardcover ebay. An exlibrary copy in excellent condition, with library markings. Its actually a book album of photography by the late actor, roddy mcdowall. Very unique set of books with some of the most visually moving portraits i have ever seen.
Roddy mcdowall, mcdowell, mcdowel, galen, ceasar, caesar. His subjects were hollywood film stars, recording artists, authors, other celebrities. After winning an acting prize in a school play, he was able to secure film work in britain, beginning at age ten with 1938s scruffy. Skilled in the grace of friendship, he was known and cared for by many to whom he was a trusted confidant.
Roderick andrew anthony jude roddy mcdowall 17 september 1928 3 october 1998 was an english actor and photographer. Meanwhile, colin blakely injects garrulous humour to the part of sir horace blatt. Kim hunter, roddy mcdowall, and natalie trundy in escape from the planet of the apes 1971. He has a fine reputation as a celebrity photographer, publishing four volumes of double exposure. Roddy mcdowall, austin stoker, and paul williams in battle for the planet of the apes 1973. A gallery of the celebrated with commentary by the equally celebrated provides a double exposure of speaker and spoken of. Kidnapped 1948 robert louis stevensons hero david balfour roddy mcdowall joins rebel alan breck stewart dan oherlihy in 18thcentury scotland. His long career began aged 12 in hollywood in how green was my valley 1941 and lassie come home 1943. First of all, im transfixed by the tight, white shorts paul newman is wearing which reiterates that he is the most beautiful man who has ever walked the earth. Roddy mcdowall celebrity profile check out the latest roddy mcdowall photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. A gallery of the celebrated with commentary by the equally. He is however probably best known as cornelius and caesar in the planet of the apes film series of the 1970s. He loved acting, and until recently was still touring the theatres of america in such plays as harvey and dial m for.
When he developed lung cancer in the mid1980s, he left a powerful public service announcement denouncing smoking as the cause, for broadcast after his death. Double exposure jack bennys copy roddy mcdowall first. Roddy mcdowalls unaffected, poignant performances in his first hollywood films brought him instant fame and respect as an actor. Roddy mcdowall is a hoot as the gossip hungry journalist trying to unearth scandal, while james mason and sylvia miles are wonderful as the constantly arguing couple. Granted, it may be primarily of interest to we baby boomers for a great nostalgia trip as so many are now gone, including mcdowall who passed in 1998, but for those looking for insight into some of the celebrities of our time as well as stunning examples of the.
Playing multiple characters in both the movie series and the tv series mcdowall was the one actor that had to be worked into the apes saga in one way or the other. This book is a collection of photographs taken by roddy mcdowall with commentary by those who knew or admired more or less the subjects. The cancer and its complications, after a long illness, ended his life. A tribute to roddy mcdowall author, photographer and a.
His career lasted more than 60 years, during which he made some motion pictures, as well as stage and television appearances, and also became an accomplished. Double exposure hardcover january 1, 1966 by roddy mcdowall author visit amazons roddy mcdowall page. This is actor and violinist jack bennys copy, with a short note to benny from mcdowall. For his part bob, a great film fan and hollywood enthusiast, was hoping to learn all sorts of things from roddy about the golden age as roddy not only knew absolutely everyone but kept up an. British actor roddy mcdowalls father was an officer in the english merchant marine, and his mother was a wouldbe actress. In double exposure, with its dazzling photographs taken during the 1950s and 1960s, roddy mcdowall takes and intimate look at those leading figures in the arts whose images are, and will forever reign, electric. Roddy mcdowall biography, movie highlights and photos. Roddy mcdowall, horoscope for birth date 17 september 1928. Denis quilley, while slightly underused on occasion, is good enough as arlenas putupon husband. Hardback with red dust jacket with protective cover. Roddy mcdowall was not only endowed but flexible, and supposedly performed selffellatio in front of others as a party trick.
Roddy mcdowall was one of the happiest of exceptions. His career lasted more than 60 years, during which he made some m. In that case, no malcom mcdowell was born malcolm john taylor in leeds, yorkshire, the son of a pub owner father who was an alcoholic and a mother who ran a hotel. Roderick andrew anthony jude mcdowall september 17, 1928october 3, 1998 was a british actor. This video was taken by roddy mcdowall at a malibu beach party in the mid60s. The search, conducted as part of a infringement probe, turned up films. A gallery of the celebrated with commentary by the equally celebrated by roddy mcdowall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He began his acting career as a child in england, and then in the united states, in how. My friend bob was actually dating roddy toward the end of the lord love a duck stars life. Im not saying the photo is a fake, but you can convince me it is the real thing. Never heard to say a bad word about anyone, he was unfailingly. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. British actor roddy mcdowall s father was an officer in the english merchant marine, and his mother was a wouldbe actress. Double exposure take two compiled and photographed by roddy mcdowall, published by william morrow and company inc. Double exposure, take two oxfam gb oxfams online shop. One legendary talent writes about another legendary talent. In 1974, the fbi raided the hollywood home of roddy mcdowall and seized the actors large collection of pirated films.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. Illustrated with photographs of 98 famous personalities by wellknown actor roddy mcdowall who was also a lifelong photographer of his friends and fellow actors. Buy double exposure, take three by roddy mcdowell, roddy mcdowall online at alibris. Did he ever have his shirt off in a movie as an adult. A gallery of the celebrated with commentary by the equally celebrated by roddy mcdowall. But then roddy was friends with every gay man in hollywood. Double exposure, take three by roddy mcdowell, roddy. Join facebook to connect with sharon roddy and others you may know. Double exposure by roddy mcdowell, roddy mcdowall alibris. Buy this book in his third volume of celebrity photographs. Roddy mcdowalls planet of the tapes the smoking gun. A gifted photographer, mcdowall published four volumes of double exposure, collections of photos of actors accompanied by remarks from friends and admirers, with royalties donated to the motion picture and television fund.
He published four large and attractive books of his workthis set includes them. According to tabs autobiog, he and roddy were just friends, op. Roddy mcdowall biography and filmography roddy mcdowall. Roddy mcdowall as cornelius, ceasar, and galen to many roddy mcdowall represents the heart of the apes saga. In 1966, he published the book double exposure, and recently double exposure ii appeared in bookstores throughout the united states. A gifted photographer, mcdowall published four volumes of double exposure, collections of photos of actors accompanied by remarks from friends and admirers, with royalties donated to.
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