Movie: Why Girls Leave Home

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lola Lane
Lola Lane

Irene Mitchell

Sheldon Leonard
Sheldon Leonard

Chris Williams

Pamela Blake
Pamela Blake

Diana Leslie

Elisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.

Jimmy Lobo

Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle

Steve Raymond

Constance Worth
Constance Worth

Flo

Claudia Drake
Claudia Drake

Marianna Mason

Virginia Brissac
Virginia Brissac

Mrs. Leslie

Thomas E. Jackson
Thomas E. Jackson

Police Captain Reilly

Evelyn Eaton
Evelyn Eaton

Alice

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1945-10-09

  • Average

    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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