Why Girls Leave Home(1945)
The VIOLENT, UNVARNISHED TRUTH about the scores of thousands of young girls who recklessly toss away home ties for a life of dangerous thrills!
Why Girls Leave Home 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.
Why Girls Leave Home (1945) is a drama, crime and music film directed by William Berke, released on October 9, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Lola Lane, Sheldon Leonard, Pamela Blake and Elisha Cook Jr.. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- William Berke
- Writers:
- Fanya Foss, Bradford Ropes, Fanya Foss
- Producers:
- Samuel Sax
- Cinematographer:
- Mack Stengler
- Composer:
- Walter Greene
- Production:
- PRC
- Status:
- Released
Why Girls Leave Home Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lola Lane
as Irene Mitchell
Sheldon Leonard
as Chris Williams
Pamela Blake
as Diana Leslie
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Jimmy Lobo
Paul Guilfoyle
as Steve Raymond
Constance Worth
as Flo
Claudia Drake
as Marianna Mason
Virginia Brissac
as Mrs. Leslie
Thomas E. Jackson
as Police Captain Reilly
- Evelyn Eaton
Evelyn Eaton
as Alice
- Peggy Lou Bianco
Peggy Lou Bianco
as Peggy Leslie
Fred Kohler Jr.
as Ted Leslie
Key crew
Directed by William Berke, written by Fanya Foss, Bradford Ropes and Fanya Foss, produced by Samuel Sax.
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Why Girls Leave Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Why Girls Leave Home – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Why Girls Leave Home?
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The main cast of Why Girls Leave Home (1945) includes Lola Lane, Sheldon Leonard, Pamela Blake, Elisha Cook Jr. and Paul Guilfoyle. The film was directed by William Berke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Girls Leave Home released?
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Why Girls Leave Home was released on October 9, 1945 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Why Girls Leave Home worth watching?
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Why Girls Leave Home (1945) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.