- Born
- July 1, 1892
- Died
- October 27, 1977 (aged 85)
- Place of birth
- Annapolis, Maryland, USA
- Also known as
- James Cain, James Mallahan Cain
Biography
James Mallahan Cain (1892–1977) was an American novelist, journalist and screenwriter. He is considered one of the founders of the hardboiled crime genre.