M.E. Clifton James

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

• 1959Desert Mice — Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)
• 1958I Was Monty's Double — Himself / General Montgomery, Book
• 1957High Flight — Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)
• 1948Blanche Fury — Prison Governor
• 1948The Calendar — Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)
• 1947Holiday Camp — Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)