Why Girls Leave Home

1945

5.7 (6)

1 hr 9 min

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

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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

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

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