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The text highlights reflections from interviews across decades, describing the emotional clash of public identity and self-image. It outlines major film and stage milestones, including Tony Award recognition, Broadway roles, and landmark performances that shaped international fame, emphasizing lasting connections between generations and performers.","[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCITADEL PRESS BOOKS are published by  \nKensington Publishing Corp.  \n900 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022  \nCopyright © 2026 by Samuel Garza Bernstein  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of the publisher, excepting brief quotes used in reviews.  \nWithout limiting the author ’s and publisher ’s exclusive rights, any unauthorized use of this publication to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited.  \nAll Kensington titles, imprints, and distributed lines are available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchases for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, educational, or institutional use. Special book excerpts or customized printings can also be created to fit specific needs. For details, write or phone the office of the Kensington sales manager: Kensington Publishing Corp., 900 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022, Attn. Sales Department. Phone 1-800-221-2647.  \nCITADEL PRESS and the Citadel logo are Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off.  \n10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nFirst Citadel Hardcover Printing: June 2026 Printed in the United States of America ISBN: 978-0-8065-4426-7  \nISBN: 978-0-8065-4428-1 (e-book)  \nThe authorized representative in the EU for product safety and compliance is eucomply OU, Parnu  \nmnt 139b-14, Apt 123,  \nTallinn, Berlin 11317, hello@eucompliancepartner.com.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nFor Ronuel, the worst kind of boy.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nEven now, after all these years, I find it totally impossible to stand the sight of myself on the screen—or the sound! I suppose it’s because we all lie to ourselves and as I sit in the theatre and watch that scrawny, long-necked, big-nosed, bugeyed creature with that high-pitched voice crawling around on that giant screen—I want to cry out,“No…no…no…no…that monstrous creature—that ugly thing cannot be the beautiful me I know and love!”  \n—RODDY MCDOWALL  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nContents  \nIntroduction  \nChapter 1: This England  \nChapter 2: On the Sunny Side  \nChapter 3: Remains to Be Seen  \nChapter 4: The Fighting Cock  \nChapter 5: The Cool Ones  \nChapter 6: The Face Is Familiar  \nChapter 7: The Fantastic Journey  \nMedia: Films, Television and Radio, and Theater  \nAudio Recordings  \nPhotography  \nAwards and Nominations  \nCharity and Philanthropy  \nSpecial Thanks  \nBibliography  \nIndex  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nIntroduction  \n“I ’m the same age as  \nWhen the topic  \nShirley Temple and Mickey Mouse!”  \nof Roddy McDowall’s childhood stardom pops up  \nin interviews, as it always does throughout his adult life, Roddy gets a giggle marveling at how Shirley and Mickey share his birth year. 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