Why Girls Leave Home 79 years old

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

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.

Credits

Why Girls Leave Home Cast

Name Character
Paul Guilfoyle He was 3, now 75 years old as Steve Raymond
Elisha Cook, Jr. He was 41, 91 years old when he died as Jimmy Lobo
Constance Worth She was 34, 52 years old when she died as Flo
Pamela Blake She was 30, 94 years old when she died as Diana Leslie
Thomas E. Jackson He was 59, 81 years old when he died as Police Captain Reilly (as Thomas Jackson)
Claudia Drake She was 27, 79 years old when she died as Marianna Mason
Lola Lane She was 39, 75 years old when she died as Irene Mitchell
Sheldon Leonard He was 38, 89 years old when he died as Chris Williams
Virginia Brissac She was 62, 96 years old when she died as Mrs. Leslie

Why Girls Leave Home Crew

Name Department
Bradford Ropes as Screenplay. He was 40 (61) years old when He died Writing
Carl Pierson as Editor. He was 54 (85) years old when He died Editing
Mack Stengler as Director of Photography. He was 50 (66) years old when He died Camera
William Berke as Director. He was 42 (54) years old when He died Directing
Fanya Foss as Story. She was 39 (89) years old when She died Writing
Fanya Foss as Screenplay. She was 39 (89) years old when She died Writing
Samuel Sax as Producer. He was 65 (81) years old when He died Production
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Why Girls Leave Home (79 years)

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

  • Release day: Tuesday, October 09, 1945
  • Runtime: 69 minutes