Acting

M.E. Clifton James

Born March 31, 1898 · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Died May 8, 1963 · aged 65

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…

Known For

I Was Monty's Double

I Was Monty's Double · 1958

I Was Monty's Double

The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the Germans about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.

Blanche Fury

Blanche Fury · 1948

MovieDramaThriller

Penniless Blanche Fuller takes a job as a governess at the estate of her rich relations, the Fury family. To better her position in life, Blanche marries her dull cousin, Laurence Fury, who has a daughter she's fond of. But Blanche begins a tempestuous romance with steward Philip Thorn. Together, they hatch a murderous plan to gain control of the estate.

The Calendar

The Calendar · 1948

The favourite for the big race is nobbled and suspicion falls on the owner. His secret admirer proves it wasn't him.

Desert Mice

Desert Mice · 1959

A World War II farce that follows the antics of an ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association) group. Fresh from the music halls, they bumble their way from army camp to camp.

Holiday Camp

Holiday Camp · 1947

The Huggett family go to a holiday camp, and get involved in crooked card players, a murderer on the run, and a pregnant young girl and her boyfriend missing from home.

High Flight

High Flight · 1957

The Commanding Officer of an RAF Training School must deal with a difficult cadet, but the cadet reminds the C.O. of himself when young.

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I Was Monty's Double

I Was Monty's Double · 1958

I Was Monty's Double

The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the Germans about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.

Book

Blanche Fury

Blanche Fury · 1948

MovieDramaThriller

Penniless Blanche Fuller takes a job as a governess at the estate of her rich relations, the Fury family. To better her position in life, Blanche marries her dull cousin, Laurence Fury, who has a daughter she's fond of. But Blanche begins a tempestuous romance with steward Philip Thorn. Together, they hatch a murderous plan to gain control of the estate.

Prison Governor

The Calendar

The Calendar · 1948

The favourite for the big race is nobbled and suspicion falls on the owner. His secret admirer proves it wasn't him.

Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)

Desert Mice

Desert Mice · 1959

A World War II farce that follows the antics of an ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association) group. Fresh from the music halls, they bumble their way from army camp to camp.

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)

Holiday Camp

Holiday Camp · 1947

The Huggett family go to a holiday camp, and get involved in crooked card players, a murderer on the run, and a pregnant young girl and her boyfriend missing from home.

Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)

High Flight

High Flight · 1957

The Commanding Officer of an RAF Training School must deal with a difficult cadet, but the cadet reminds the C.O. of himself when young.

Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)