Director: William Berke
Language
English
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52%
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total
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Lola LaneIrene Mitchell -
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Pamela BlakeDiana Leslie
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Elisha Cook Jr.Jimmy Lobo
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Paul GuilfoyleSteve Raymond
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Constance WorthFlo
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Claudia DrakeMarianna Mason
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Virginia BrissacMrs. Leslie
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Thomas E. JacksonPolice Captain Reilly
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Fred Kohler Jr.Ted Leslie
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Walter BaldwinWilbur Harris
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Robert Emmett KeaneEd Blake
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Rex LeaseTony - Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 69 min |
Description:
This crime drama follows a young woman who seeks a better life as a nightclub singer, escaping her troubled home. Her initial job quickly turns dangerous when she becomes involved with the mobsters who run the club, uncovering their illegal activities. After her boss orders her murder to appear as a suicide, a determined reporter refuses to accept the official story and reveals the truth to the world.
| Alternative title: | Why Girls Leave Home |
| Release year: | 1945 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total |
| Director: | William Berke |
| Type: | Movie |
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