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Also Known As James Mallahan Cain
Born July 1, 1892 • Annapolis • Maryland
Died October 27, 1977 (aged 85) • Maryland
Notable Works “Double Indemnity” • “Mildred Pierce” • “Serenade” • “The Cocktail Waitress” • “The Postman Always Rings Twice”
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