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.
Clifton Neita years before his death. Clifton Neita died on 13 August 2007 at his home in St. James Court, Kingsway, Jamaica. He was survived by his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Melanie. Clifton Neita Clifton Neita (25 February 1915 – 13 August 2007) was a Jamaican journalist and managing editor of the "Jamaica Gleaner" from 1954 to 1979. Clifton Neita was born on 25 February 1915 in Ulster Spring, Trelawny Parish, Jamaica. His parents were Cecil Alexander and Florence Albertha Neita. Neita completed his early education at the Methodist School in Ulster Spring before enrolling at Cornwall College. Neita worked as