Why Girls Leave Home (1945)

10/09/1945 (US) • 1h 9m

Drama, Crime, Music

The VIOLENT, UNVARNISHED TRUTH about the scores of thousands of young girls who recklessly toss away home ties for a life of dangerous thrills!

Overview

In this crime drama, a young woman leaves her unhappy life at home to become a sophisticated night club singer. Her first job is nearly fatal when she entangles herself with the mobsters who own the joint and learns too much about their operation. Her boss decides to kill her and make it look like suicide. An intrepid reporter disbelieves the report and exposes the truth to the public.

Top Billed Cast

Lola Lane

Irene Mitchell

Sheldon Leonard

Chris Williams

Pamela Blake

Diana Leslie

Elisha Cook Jr.

Jimmy Lobo

Paul Guilfoyle

Steve Raymond

Claudia Drake

Marianna Mason

Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Leslie

Thomas E. Jackson

Police Captain Reilly


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

gambling

gangster

show business

cigarette

nightclub

deception

singer

held at gunpoint

hoodlum

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