James M. Cain
- Birthday: 7/1/1892
- Deathday: 10/27/1977
- Place of birth: Annapolis, Maryland, USA
- Fame for: Writing
- 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.