M.E. Clifton James

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M.E. Clifton James

Acting March 31, 1898

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Meyrick Edward Clifton James (April 1898 – 5 May 1963) was an actor and soldier, with a resemblance to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery which was used by British intelligence as p…

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I Was Monty's Double

I Was Monty's Double

6.9 1958 Movie
Blanche Fury

Blanche Fury

6.2 1948 Movie
Holiday Camp

Holiday Camp

6.8 1947 Movie
High Flight

High Flight

6.2 1957 Movie
Desert Mice

Desert Mice

6.2 1959 Movie
The Calendar

The Calendar

6.7 1948 Movie

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Meyrick Edward Clifton James (April 1898 – 5 May 1963) was an actor and soldier, with a resemblance to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery which was used by British intelligence as part of a deception campaign during the Second World War. In 1954, James published a book about his exploits, entitled I Was Monty's Double. The book became the basis for the script of the 1958 film starring John Mills and Cecil Parker, with James playing himself and Montgomery. 

Filmography

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  1. 1959
    Desert Mice

    Movie Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)

  2. 1958
    I Was Monty's Double

    Movie Himself / General Montgomery

  3. 1957
    High Flight

    Movie Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)

  4. 1948
    The Calendar

    Movie Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)

  5. 1948
    Blanche Fury

    Movie Prison Governor

  6. 1947
    Holiday Camp

    Movie Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)