Writing1892-07-01 - 1977-10-27Annapolis, Maryland, USAMale

James M. Cain

Also known as James Cain, James Mallahan Cain

James Mallahan Cain (1892–1977) was an American novelist, journalist and screenwriter. He is considered one of the founders of the hardboiled crime genre.

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Known For

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Quick Facts

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Known For Department

Writing

Born

1892-07-01

Place of Birth

Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Also Known As

James CainJames Mallahan Cain

Behind the Camera

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Everybody Does It

Story

Movie

Double Indemnity

Novel

Movie

Out of the Past

Additional Writing

Movie

Mildred Pierce

Novel

Movie

For the Sake of a Woman

Original Story

Movie

Obsession

Novel

Movie

Passion

Novel

Movie

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Novel

Movie

Mildred Pierce

Novel

Series

National Theatre Live: Obsession

Novel

Movie

The Last Turning

Novel

Movie

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Novel

Movie