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 E. Whitlock James E. Whitlock James E. Whitlock (known as "Jimmie Whitlock"; born 1934), is a former Democratic member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Lebanon, the seat of Marion County, Kentucky. Whitlock was elected to three two-year terms in District 29 in 1961, 1963, and 1965. He did not seek a fourth term in the general election held on November 7, 1967. He was instrumental in developing Community Trust Bank and was CEO for three decades. Whitlock married Barbara Hazard on January 2, 1958. They had four children; James Edward Whitlock, Jr., Vincent M. Whitlock, Elizabeth T. Whitlock and Stephen