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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. 

Known For

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Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)

Desert Mice

1959

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Himself / General Montgomery

I Was Monty's Double

1958

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Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)

High Flight

1957

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Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)

The Calendar

1948

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Prison Governor

Blanche Fury

1948

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Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)

Holiday Camp

1947

Credits

Desert Mice

as Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)

1959

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I Was Monty's Double

as Himself / General Montgomery

1958

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High Flight

as Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)

1957

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The Calendar

as Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)

1948

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Blanche Fury

as Prison Governor

1948

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Holiday Camp

as Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)

1947

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