M. E. Clifton James the basis for the script of the 1958 film starring John Mills and Cecil Parker with James playing himself and Montgomery. The script was 'tweaked' for effect; 'Operation Copperhead' became 'Operation Hambone', and additional elements of comedy, danger and intrigue were added. James also appeared in a short cameo (and non-speaking) appearance as Field Marshal Montgomery in the 1957 film "High Flight", starring Ray Milland. On 20 January 1959, James appeared on an episode of the TV series "To Tell the Truth". James died on 8 May 1963 at his home on Thorn Road in Worthing, Sussex, aged 65. M.
James M. Creighton asteroid 10046 Creighton was named in his memory. A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Patton & Creighton, ?-1887: James M. Creighton, 1887–?: Creighton & Millard, ?-1897: James M. Creighton, 1897–1898: Creighton & Schenstrom, 1898–1899: James M. Creighton, 1899–1905: Millard & Creighton, 1905–1907: Trost & Creighton, 1907–1908: James M. Creighton, 1908–1915: Creighton & McDonald, 1915–?: James M. Creighton James Miller Creighton (September 14, 1856 – November 25, 1946) was an American architect who practiced in Phoenix, Arizona from the 1880s to the 1920s. He is considered to be one of Arizona's first architects.