Why Girls Leave Home

Oct 9, 1945

1h 9m

★ 5.0

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.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Music

Production Companies

PRC

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Cast

Irene Mitchell

Lola Lane

Chris Williams

Sheldon Leonard

Diana Leslie

Pamela Blake

Jimmy Lobo

Elisha Cook Jr.

Steve Raymond

Paul Guilfoyle

Flo

Constance Worth

Marianna Mason

Claudia Drake

Mrs. Leslie

Virginia Brissac

Police Captain Reilly

Thomas E. Jackson

Alice

Evelyn Eaton

Peggy Leslie

Peggy Lou Bianco

Ted Leslie

Fred Kohler Jr.

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