James Mallahan Cain (1892–1977) was an American novelist, journalist and screenwriter. He is considered one of the founders of the hardboiled crime genre.
James M. Cain has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Signature works include Mildred Pierce, The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
