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Release Year1945
Runtime1h 09m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime, Music
Votes6
DirectorWilliam Berke
WritersFanya Foss, Bradford Ropes
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhy Girls Leave Home
About 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.
Directed by William Berke, Why Girls Leave Home leans on a strong ensemble — Lola Lane, Sheldon Leonard, Pamela Blake — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1945.
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