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.
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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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2072694
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Filmography (Movies)
Desert Mice
Character:Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)
Release Date:05/01/1959
I Was Monty's Double
Character:Himself / General Montgomery
Release Date:21/10/1958
High Flight
Character:Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)
Release Date:17/09/1957
The Calendar
Character:Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)
Release Date:05/07/1948
Blanche Fury
Character:Prison Governor
Release Date:19/02/1948
Holiday Camp
Character:Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)
Release Date:05/08/1947