James M. Cain

Born July 1, 1892· Annapolis, Maryland, USA

† Died October 27, 1977

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Born into a literate New England family with Irish roots, James Mallahan Cain benefited from a rigorous education that began with accelerated primary schooling and culminated in a degree from Washington College, where his fascination with colloquial speech was sparked by a local bricklayer. Early exposure to classic literature and a brief stint as a journalist laid the groundwork for a writing sty… Read more

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources