Why Men Leave Home (1924)
John and Irene Emerson's marriage begins well enough, but it is not long before John becomes less attentive. Feeling neglected, Irene spends more time with her girl friends, and John, consequently, falls prey to the vamping wiles of his secretary, Jean Ralston. When John comes home from the theater smelling of Jean's perfume, Irene procures a divorce; John then marries Jean.
Director: John M. Stahl
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 3, 1924
Cast
- Lewis Stone - John Emerson
- Helene Chadwick - Irene Emerson
- Mary Carr - Grandma Sutton
- William V. Mong - Grandpa Sutton
- Alma Bennett - Jean Ralston
- Hedda Hopper - Nina Neilson
- Sidney Bracey - Sam Neilson
- Lila Leslie - Betty Phillips
- E.H. Calvert - Arthur Phillips
- Howard Truesdale - Dr. Bailey (as Howard Truesdell)
Screenplay
- Avery Hopwood (Book)
- A.P. Younger (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Editing: Robert Kern
Production: Louis B. Mayer Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John M. Stahl
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Why Men Leave Home about?
- John and Irene Emerson's marriage begins well enough, but it is not long before John becomes less attentive. Feeling neglected, Irene spends more time with her girl friends, and John, consequently, falls prey to the vamping wiles of his secretary, Jean Ralston. When John comes home from the theater smelling of Jean's perfume, Irene procures a divorce; John then marries Jean.
- Who directed Why Men Leave Home?
- Why Men Leave Home was directed by John M. Stahl.
- Who stars in Why Men Leave Home?
- Why Men Leave Home stars Lewis Stone, Helene Chadwick, Mary Carr, William V. Mong, Alma Bennett, Hedda Hopper.
- How long is Why Men Leave Home?
- Why Men Leave Home has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Why Men Leave Home?
- Why Men Leave Home is a Drama film.
- Where was Why Men Leave Home produced?
- Why Men Leave Home was produced in United States of America.