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James M. Cain (1892–1977)

Author of The Postman Always Rings Twice

Includes the names: Cain James, J. M. Cain, M James Cain, Cain James M, James M. Cain, James M. Cain, Cain Cain James, Mallahan James Cain, James Mallahan Cain, Editor James M. Cain ... (see complete list), Джеймс М. Кейн

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Cain, James Mallahan
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Date of birth
1892-07-01
Date of death
1977-10-27
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Gender
male
Nationality
USA
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Birthplace
Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Place of death
University Park, Maryland, USA
Places of residence
Annapolis, Maryland, USA (birth)
University Park, Maryland, USA (death)
Education
Washington College (1910)
Occupations
novelist
reporter
teacher (journalism)
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Organizations
St. John's College (Annapolis)
Awards and honors
MWA Grand Master (1970)
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