James M. Cain

Writing

Born July 1, 1892 · Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Died October 27, 1977

Also known as James Cain · James Mallahan Cain

Biography

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

Awards & recognition

The Grand Master · 1970

Filmography12 titles

Double Indemnity

1944Novel

Out of the Past

1947Additional Writing

Mildred Pierce

1945Novel

Obsession

1943Novel

The Postman Always Rings Twice

1946Novel

Mildred Pierce

2011Novel

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Slightly Scarlet

Algiers

Stand Up and Fight

Blockade

Serenade