M.E. Clifton James Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

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M.E. Clifton James

Acting

Biography

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 Movies

Acting

I Was Monty's Double movie poster
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I Was Monty's Double

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I Was Monty's Double
Himself / General Montgomery
Blanche Fury movie poster
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Blanche Fury

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Blanche Fury
Prison Governor
The Calendar movie poster
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The Calendar

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The Calendar
Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)
Desert Mice movie poster
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Desert Mice

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Desert Mice
Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)
Holiday Camp movie poster
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Holiday Camp

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Holiday Camp
Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)
High Flight movie poster
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High Flight

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High Flight
Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)

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