Why Girls Leave Home
“The VIOLENT, UNVARNISHED TRUTH about the scores of thousands of young girls who recklessly toss away home ties for a life of dangerous thrills!”
Synopsis
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 Cast
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Lola Lane
Irene Mitchell
Sheldon Leonard
Chris Williams
Pamela Blake
Diana Leslie
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jimmy Lobo
Paul Guilfoyle
Steve Raymond
Constance Worth
Flo
Claudia Drake
Marianna Mason
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Leslie
Thomas E. Jackson
Police Captain Reilly
Evelyn Eaton
Alice
Peggy Lou Bianco
Peggy Leslie
Fred Kohler Jr.
Ted Leslie
Walter Baldwin
Wilbur Harris
Robert Emmett Keane
Ed Blake
Rex Lease
Tony - Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Fanya Foss, Bradford Ropes
- Original Score
- Walter Greene
- Original Title
- Why Girls Leave Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Fanya Foss, Bradford Ropes
Walter Greene
Mack Stengler
Carl Pierson
Samuel Sax
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Sax
Producer
Mack Stengler
Director of Photography
Fanya Foss
Screenplay
Carl Pierson
Editor
Bradford Ropes
Screenplay
William Berke
Director
Walter Greene
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Girls Leave Home
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What is Why Girls Leave Home about?
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.
Who directed Why Girls Leave Home?
Why Girls Leave Home was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Why Girls Leave Home?
The principal cast of Why Girls Leave Home includes Lola Lane, Sheldon Leonard, Pamela Blake, Elisha Cook Jr., Paul Guilfoyle.
When was Why Girls Leave Home released and how long is it?
Why Girls Leave Home was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Why Girls Leave Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Girls Leave Home was composed by Walter Greene.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Why Girls Leave Home?
Why Girls Leave Home holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).