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Film / 1945
Why Girls Leave Home
Directed by
William Berke
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.
The story
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.
Cast
Lola LaneIrene Mitchell
Sheldon LeonardChris Williams
Pamela BlakeDiana Leslie
Elisha Cook Jr.Jimmy Lobo
Paul GuilfoyleSteve Raymond
Constance WorthFlo
Claudia DrakeMarianna Mason
Virginia BrissacMrs. Leslie
Thomas E. JacksonPolice Captain Reilly
Evelyn EatonAlice
Peggy Lou BiancoPeggy Leslie
Fred Kohler Jr.Ted Leslie
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