Why Girls Leave Home
1945, English. Directed by William Berke.
The VIOLENT, UNVARNISHED TRUTH about the scores of thousands of young girls who recklessly toss away home ties for a life of dangerous thrills!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William BerkeDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 9 October 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fanya Foss, Bradford Ropes
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How long is Why Girls Leave Home?
Why Girls Leave Home runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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Why Girls Leave Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Why Girls Leave Home is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Why Girls Leave Home on?
Why Girls Leave Home isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 October 1945. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Why Girls Leave Home?
If you liked Why Girls Leave Home, try King Creole, Dreamgirls, The Man with the Golden Arm.
Who directed Why Girls Leave Home?
Why Girls Leave Home (1945) was directed by William Berke and stars Lola Lane, Sheldon Leonard, Pamela Blake.