James M. Cain

American novelist, short story writer, journalist (1892–1977)
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James M. Cain
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James M. Cain was born on July 1, 1892, in Annapolis [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and died on October 27, 1977, in University Park [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He worked as a screenwriter, novelist, journalist, reporter, writer, and film screenwriter [1][9][10], operating within the fields of literary activity, film screenwriting, and journalism [10].

His writing often focused on the genre of detective fiction . Cain received the award known as The Grand Master [11]. Among his most notable works are The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity [12].

James M. Cain

Summary

James M. Cain is a human[1]. Born in Annapolis[2], he… he was born on July 1, 1892[3]. He died in University Park[4]. He died on October 27, 1977[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], reporter[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Annapolis[2], James M. Cain…
  • James M. Cain passed away in University Park[4].
  • James M. Cain was born on July 1, 1892[3].
  • James M. Cain died on October 27, 1977[5].
  • James M. Cain held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was James M. Cain's native language[13].
  • James M. Cain's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • James M. Cain worked as a novelist[7].
  • James M. Cain worked as a journalist[8].
  • James M. Cain worked as a reporter[9].
  • James M. Cain's professions included writer[10].
  • James M. Cain worked as a film screenwriter[14].
  • James M. Cain's field of work was literary activity[15].
  • James M. Cain's field of work was film screenwriting[16].
  • James M. Cain's field of work was journalism[17].
  • Among James M. Cain's employers was The Baltimore Sun[18].
  • James M. Cain's education included a stint at Washington College[19].
  • A notable work attributed to James M. Cain is The Postman Always Rings Twice[20].
  • A notable work attributed to James M. Cain is Double Indemnity[21].
  • James M. Cain received the The Grand Master[22].
  • James M. Cain is recorded as male[23].
  • James M. Cain's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • James M. Cain's genre is detective fiction[25].
  • James M. Cain's military branch is recorded as 79th Infantry Division[26].
  • James M. Cain's Commons category is recorded as James M. Cain[27].

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Origins and Family

James M. Cain was born in Annapolis[2]. He was born on July 1, 1892[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

James M. Cain was educated at Washington College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], reporter[9], writer[10], and film screenwriter[14]. Fields of work include literary activity[15]; film screenwriting[16], an occupation[28]; and journalism[17], an industry[29]. Among James M. Cain's employers was The Baltimore Sun[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Postman Always Rings Twice[20], a written work[30] and Double Indemnity[21], a written work[31].

Recognition

James M. Cain received the The Grand Master[22].

Death and Burial

James M. Cain died on October 27, 1977[5]. He passed away in University Park[4].

Why It Matters

James M. Cain has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

He has been cited as an influence by Duane Swierczynski[33], a novelist[34], b. 1972[35], of United States[36], awarded the Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original[37].

Works attributed to him include Mildred Pierce[38], a written work[39]; The Postman Always Rings Twice[40], a written work[41]; and Double Indemnity[42], a written work[43].

FAQs

Where was James M. Cain born?

Born in Annapolis[2], James M. Cain…

Where did James M. Cain die?

James M. Cain died in University Park[4].

What did James M. Cain do for work?

James M. Cain worked as screenwriter[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], reporter[9], and writer[10].

Where did James M. Cain go to school?

James M. Cain was educated at Washington College[19].

What awards did James M. Cain receive?

Honors received include The Grand Master[22].

Who did James M. Cain influence?

James M. Cain has been cited as an influence by Duane Swierczynski[33].

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  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . openlibrary.org. openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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