Why Girls Leave Home

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!

NR 1945 · 69 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Crime, Music

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.

Directed by William Berke · Written by Fanya Foss

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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
Peggy Lou Bianco Peggy Leslie
Fred Kohler Jr. Ted Leslie

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