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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.

Directed by: William Berke
Written by: Fanya Foss & Bradford Ropes
Runtime: 69 minutes
Tagline: The VIOLENT, UNVARNISHED TRUTH about the scores of thousands of young girls who recklessly toss away home ties for a life of dangerous thrills!
Cast:
Lola Lane Lola Lane
Irene Mitchell 
Sheldon Leonard Sheldon Leonard
Chris Williams 
Pamela Blake Pamela Blake
Diana Leslie 
Elisha Cook Jr. Elisha Cook Jr.
Jimmy Lobo 
Paul Guilfoyle Paul Guilfoyle
Steve Raymond 
Constance Worth Constance Worth
Flo 
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Also known as:
  • ¿Por qué las mujeres abandonan el hogar?