James M. Cain Writer

James Mallahan Cain (July 1, 1892 – October 27, 1977) was an American author and journalist. Although Cain himself vehemently opposed labeling, he is usually associated with the hardboiled school of American crime fiction and seen as one of the creators of the roman noir. Several of his crime novels inspired highly successful movies.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Cain James Mallahan (full name)
Birth date	July 01, 1892
Birth name	James Mallahan Cain
Birth place	Maryland , Annapolis Maryland
Date of death	October 27, 1977
Place of death	University Park Maryland