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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. 

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Actor

1947

  • [ ] Holiday Camp (Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)) 

1948

1957

  • [ ] High Flight (Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)) 

1958

1959

  • [ ] Desert Mice (Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)) 

Writing

1958