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James M. Cain (1892–1977)
James M. Cain was a 'Film Noir' author. His father was a professor, and president, of 'Washington College'. His mother was an opera singer in Maryland. James graduated from the same college in 1910, and became a writer for 'Baltimore American', then 'Baltimore Sun' [still being published] by 1914. He was drafted in 1916, and spent 1918 in France as...
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Born:in Annapolis, Maryland, USADied:(age 85) in University Park, Maryland, USA |
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Writer (34 credits)
Writer (34 credits)
2011
Mildred Pierce
(TV Mini-Series) (novel - 5 episodes)
- Part Five
(2011)
... (novel)
- Part Four
(2011)
... (novel)
- Part Three
(2011)
... (novel)
- Part Two
(2011)
... (novel)
- Part One
(2011)
... (novel)
1963
Kraft Mystery Theater
(TV Series) (novel "Double Indemnity" - 1 episode)
- Shadow of a Man
(1963)
... (novel "Double Indemnity" - uncredited)
1960
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series) (novel "Double Indemnity in Three of a Kind" - 1 episode)
- Double Indemnity
(1960)
... (novel "Double Indemnity in Three of a Kind")
1954-1956
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series) (novel - 2 episodes)
- Mildred Pierce
(1956)
... (novel)
- Double Indemnity
(1954)
... (novel)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)
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Other Works:
Novel: "Double Indemnity" (filmed as Double Indemnity (1944), Double Indemnity (1973), Kraft Mystery Theater: Shadow of a Man (1963), ITV Play of the Week: Double Indemnity (1960), Lux Video Theatre: Double Indemnity (1954)) See more »
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Love with Joan Crawford might be a strenuous business, perhaps a little difficult at times. But well worth the run.Trivia:
Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, volume 61, pg. 125-130. Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 1998.Star Sign:
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