Why Girls Leave Home

Why Girls Leave Home (1945)

October 9th, 19451h 9min

Drama, Crime, Music
50%

Overview

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.


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