The Postman Always Rings Twice John Garfield as Frank and Lana Turner as Cora in the 1946 film The Postman Always Rings Twice, based on the 1934 novel by James M. Cain. (more) The Postman Always Rings Twice novel by Cain Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Postman-Always-Rings-Twice-by-Cain Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Andrew Pepper Andrew Pepper is a Lecturer in English and American literature at Queen's University Belfast. He is the author of The Contemporary American Crime Novel (2000) and the co-author of American... Andrew Pepper Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Mar 21, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot The Postman Always Rings Twice, novel by American master of hard-boiled fiction James M. Cain, published in 1934. It was adapted as a classic 1946 film, starring John Garfield and Lana Turner, and again as a 1981 film, starring Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange. The Postman Always Rings Twice is narrated by its protagonist, Frank, a drifter and petty criminal who lands at a roadside diner outside Glendale, California, that is run by Nick Papadakis and his wife, Cora. Nick offers Frank a job, and, because he is attracted to Cora, Frank accepts. Frank and Cora soon begin a passionate ...(100 of 463 words)

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