3. The postman sure didn't have to ring twice on July 1, 1892 when which author was born in Annapolis, Maryland?
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Answer:
James M. Cain
James M. Cain (July 1, 1892 - October 27, 1977) was born in Baltimore, Maryland to an educator and an opera singer. Although, Cain initially desired to be a singer he lacked the level of talent necessary for establishing a professional career. Cain therefore turned his sights on becoming a journalist and subsequently contributed work to many newspapers and periodicals, such as, the "Baltimore Sun", the "Baltimore American", and the "New York World". As his career progressed he began to write screenplays, but only received professional credit for three of them. Finding more success as an author he became renowned for writing hard boiled crime novels. Among his most popular novels, which were also produced as major motion pictures are "The Postman Always Rings Twice" (1934), "Double Indemnity" (1943), and "Mildred Pierce" (1941).
Reference:
Wikipedia. "James M. Cain"