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!
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.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Fanya Foss (Screenplay)
- Fanya Foss (Story)
- Bradford Ropes (Screenplay)
Themes
Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies
Keywords
gambling, gangster, show business, cigarette, nightclub, deception, singer, held at gunpoint, hoodlum
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Why Girls Leave Home stars Lola Lane, Sheldon Leonard, Pamela Blake, Elisha Cook Jr., Paul Guilfoyle, Constance Worth.
- How long is Why Girls Leave Home?
- Why Girls Leave Home has a runtime of 1h 9m (69 minutes).
- What genre is Why Girls Leave Home?
- Why Girls Leave Home is a Drama, Crime, Music film.
- Where was Why Girls Leave Home produced?
- Why Girls Leave Home was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Why Girls Leave Home?
- The themes of Why Girls Leave Home include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies.