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 Bradford RopesBradford Ropes
Bradford Ropes was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Screenplay'
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Portrait of Fanya FossFanya Foss
Fanya Foss was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Story, 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 Ray EvansRay Evans
Ray Evans was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Songs'
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Portrait of Frank McWhorterFrank McWhorter
Frank McWhorter was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Sound'
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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 Jay LivingstonJay Livingston
Jay Livingston was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Songs'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mona BarryMona Barry
Mona Barry was
>> in Why Girls Leave Home
as 'Wardrobe Designer'
Unknown Birthday
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