Planet of the Apes Framed Memorabilia — Roddy McDowall Signed, Authenticated Autograph
This is a museum-quality piece of cinema history from one of the most celebrated science fiction films ever made. This professionally framed display features five photographs from the original 1968 Planet of the Apes film series — including a large central portrait — surrounding a signed card from Roddy McDowall, the iconic actor who played Cornelius across four films and the television series. Authenticated by JSA, and made all the more significant by McDowall's passing in 1998, this is an exceptional collector's piece.
Roddy McDowall — the heart and soul of the Planet of the Apes franchise
Roddy McDowall is inseparable from the Planet of the Apes franchise — the actor whose warmth, intelligence, and extraordinary expressiveness beneath layers of John Chambers' prosthetic makeup made Cornelius one of the most beloved characters in science fiction cinema. McDowall appeared as Cornelius in the original Planet of the Apes (1968), reprised the role in Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), and went on to play Caesar — Cornelius's son — in both Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) and Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973), as well as the subsequent TV series. He was essentially the connective tissue of the entire original franchise. McDowall passed away on October 3, 1998 — making his authenticated signatures genuinely scarce on the collector market, and particularly valuable on a display that celebrates the original film series he defined.
Authenticated by JSA — James Spence Authentication. Ready to hang and display immediately.
| Subject | Planet of the Apes (1968 original film series) |
| Autograph | Roddy McDowall — Cornelius / Caesar |
| Films featured | Original 1968–1973 Planet of the Apes series — John Chambers prosthetic makeup era |
| Display contents | 5 photographs (1 large central, 4 surrounding) · Signed card |
| Authentication | JSA (James Spence Authentication) |
| Dimensions | 19" x 24" |
| Note | Roddy McDowall passed away October 3, 1998 — authenticated signatures are increasingly scarce |
| Presentation | Professionally framed on burgundy velvet mount, ready to hang |