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Why Girls Leave Home (1945)

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.

  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Lola LaneLola LaneIrene Mitchell
  • Photo of Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardChris Williams
  • Photo of Pamela BlakePamela BlakeDiana Leslie
  • Photo of Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Jimmy Lobo
  • Photo of Paul GuilfoylePaul GuilfoyleSteve Raymond
  • Photo of Constance WorthConstance WorthFlo
  • Photo of Claudia DrakeClaudia DrakeMarianna Mason
  • Photo of Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMrs. Leslie
  • Photo of Thomas E. JacksonThomas E. JacksonPolice Captain Reilly
  • Photo of Evelyn EatonEvelyn EatonAlice

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