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Why Girls Leave Home

5.719451h 9mNRMovieDramaCrimeMusic

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…

DirectorWilliam Berke
WritersFanya Foss·Bradford Ropes
ProducerSamuel Sax

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Cast · Directed by William Berke

LLLola Lane
Lola Lane
Irene Mitchell
SLSheldon Leonard
Sheldon Leonard
Chris Williams
PBPamela Blake
Pamela Blake
Diana Leslie
EJElisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jimmy Lobo
PGPaul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle
Steve Raymond
CWConstance Worth
Constance Worth
Flo
CDClaudia Drake
Claudia Drake
Marianna Mason
VBVirginia Brissac
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Leslie
TJThomas E. Jackson
Thomas E. Jackson
Police Captain Reilly
EE
Evelyn Eaton
Alice
PB
Peggy Lou Bianco
Peggy Leslie
FJFred Kohler Jr.
Fred Kohler Jr.
Ted Leslie

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Why Girls Leave Home — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Why Girls Leave Home?

Why Girls Leave Home isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Why Girls Leave Home on Netflix?

No, Why Girls Leave Home is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Why Girls Leave Home on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Why Girls Leave Home isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Why Girls Leave Home for free?

Why Girls Leave Home isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Why Girls Leave Home?

Why Girls Leave Home hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 27, 1945. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.