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].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: film screenwriter[13]
- Field of work: literary activity[14], film screenwriting[15], journalism[16]
- Employer: The Baltimore Sun[17]
- Educated at: Washington College[18]
- Notable work: The Postman Always Rings Twice[19], Double Indemnity[20]
- Award received: The Grand Master[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: detective fiction[23]
- Military branch: 79th Infantry Division[24]
- Commons category: James M. Cain[25]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[26]
- Family name: Cain[27]
- Given name: James[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:James M. Cain[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Commons Creator page: James M. Cain[31]
- Name in native language: James Mallahan Cain[32]
- Represented by: Harold Ober Associates[33]
- Start of work period: 1934[34]
Why It Matters
James M. Cain has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
He has been cited as an influence by Duane Swierczynski[37], a novelist[38], b. 1972[39], of United States[40], awarded the Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original[41].
Works attributed to him include The Postman Always Rings Twice[42], a written work[43]; Mildred Pierce[44], a written work[45]; and Double Indemnity[46], a written work[47].
FAQs
Where was James M. Cain born?
James M. Cain's place of birth was Annapolis[2].
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 a screenwriter[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], reporter[8], and writer[9].
Where did James M. Cain go to school?
James M. Cain was educated at Washington College[18].
What awards did James M. Cain receive?
Honors received include The Grand Master[21].
Who did James M. Cain influence?
James M. Cain has been cited as an influence by Duane Swierczynski[37].