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Remembering American Mercury Writer James M. Cain

Posted on 27 October, 201027 October, 2010 by Ann Hendon

JAMES MALLAHAN CAIN died 33 years ago today. Cain (July 1, 1892 — October 27, 1977) was a celebrated American author and journalist. Although Cain himself vehemently opposed labeling, he […]

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