Poster of Why Girls Leave Home

Why Girls Leave Home

Plot: 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
Release Date: Tuesday, October 9 1945
79 years ago
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Portrait of Lola LaneLola Lane
Lola Lane was
39 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Irene Mitchell'.
Mon, May 21 1906 –
Mon, Jun 22 1981
Portrait of Sheldon LeonardSheldon Leonard
Sheldon Leonard was
38 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Chris Williams'.
Fri, Feb 22 1907 –
Fri, Jan 10 1997
Portrait of Pamela BlakePamela Blake
Pamela Blake was
30 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Diana Leslie'.
Fri, Aug 06 1915 –
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Portrait of Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr. was
41 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Jimmy Lobo'.
Sat, Dec 26 1903 –
Thu, May 18 1995
Portrait of Paul GuilfoylePaul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle was
43 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Steve Raymond'.
Mon, Jul 14 1902 –
Tue, Jun 27 1961
Portrait of Constance WorthConstance Worth
Constance Worth was
33 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Flo'.
Mon, Aug 19 1912 –
Fri, Oct 18 1963
Portrait of Claudia DrakeClaudia Drake
Claudia Drake was
27 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Marianna Mason'.
Wed, Jan 30 1918 –
Sun, Oct 19 1997
Portrait of Virginia BrissacVirginia Brissac
Virginia Brissac was
62 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Mrs. Leslie'.
Sun, Jun 10 1883 –
Thu, Jul 26 1979
Portrait of Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. Jackson
Thomas E. Jackson was
59 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Police Captain Reilly'.
Fri, Jul 02 1886 –
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Portrait of Evelyn EatonEvelyn Eaton
Evelyn Eaton was
21 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Alice'.
Tue, Jun 17 1924 –
Wed, Jun 17 1964
Portrait of Peggy Lou BiancoPeggy Lou Bianco
Peggy Lou Bianco was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Peggy Leslie'.
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Portrait of Fred Kohler Jr.Fred Kohler Jr.
Fred Kohler Jr. was
33 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Ted Leslie'.
Mon, Jul 08 1912 –
Thu, Jan 07 1993
Portrait of Walter BaldwinWalter Baldwin
Walter Baldwin was
56 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Wilbur Harris'.
Tue, Jan 01 1889 –
Thu, Jan 27 1977
Portrait of Robert Emmett KeaneRobert Emmett Keane
Robert Emmett Keane was
62 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Ed Blake'.
Sat, Mar 03 1883 –
Thu, Jul 02 1981
Portrait of Rex LeaseRex Lease
Rex Lease was
42 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Tony - Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 11 1903 –
Mon, Jan 03 1966

Crew

Portrait of William BerkeWilliam Berke
William Berke was
42 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Director'
Sat, Oct 03 1903 –
Sat, Feb 15 1958
Portrait of Mack StenglerMack Stengler
Mack Stengler was
50 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'
Wed, Jul 31 1895 –
Sun, May 27 1962
Portrait of Walter GreeneWalter Greene
Walter Greene was
35 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'
Sun, Jan 23 1910 –
Fri, Dec 23 1983
Portrait of William A. Calihan Jr.William A. Calihan Jr.
William A. Calihan Jr. was
34 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Assistant Director'
Fri, Nov 18 1910 –
Sat, Apr 04 1992
Portrait of Fanya FossFanya Foss
Fanya Foss was
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as 'Screenplay, Story'
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Portrait of Bradford RopesBradford Ropes
Bradford Ropes was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Screenplay'
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Portrait of Samuel SaxSamuel Sax
Samuel Sax was
65 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Producer'
Sun, Sep 05 1880 –
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Portrait of Carl PiersonCarl Pierson
Carl Pierson was
54 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Editor'
Fri, Jun 26 1891 –
Fri, Feb 11 1977
Portrait of Bud WestmoreBud Westmore
Bud Westmore was
27 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Sun, Jun 24 1973
Portrait of Edward C. JewellEdward C. Jewell
Edward C. Jewell was
51 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Jan 05 1894 –
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Portrait of Frank McWhorterFrank McWhorter
Frank McWhorter was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Jay LivingstonJay Livingston
Jay Livingston was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Songs'
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Portrait of Ray EvansRay Evans
Ray Evans was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Songs'
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Portrait of Mona BarryMona Barry
Mona Barry was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Wardrobe Designer'
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Portrait of Glenn P. ThompsonGlenn P. Thompson
Glenn P. Thompson was
42 in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Set Decoration'
Fri, Nov 21 1902 –
Tue, Mar 10 1964