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.
M. E. Mitchell M. E. Mitchell M. E. Mitchell (born 28 June 1934) is an Irish botanist and writer. Mitchell was born in Galway and educated at St. Mary's College and University College, Galway, graduating with a BSc in 1956. In 1961, he obtained his doctorate at University of Rennes 1, from which time he was employed at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. In 1962, he was appointed lecturer with the Department of Botany at U.C.G. In 1976, he was Associate Professor of Botany. He studied Irish lichenology and contributed to the Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, in addition to other journals.