Lola Lane
Irene Mitchell
1945•1h 9m•Released•EN
Why Girls Leave Home
“The VIOLENT, UNVARNISHED TRUTH about the scores of thousands of young girls who recklessly toss away home ties for a life of dangerous thrills!”
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
October 9, 1945
Runtime
1h 9m
Rating
5.7 / 10
Votes
6
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
2.9
The Swinging Light
Cast
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Sheldon Leonard
Chris Williams
Pamela Blake
Diana Leslie
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jimmy Lobo
Paul Guilfoyle
Steve Raymond
Constance Worth
Flo
Claudia Drake
Marianna Mason
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Leslie
Thomas E. Jackson
Police Captain Reilly
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Evelyn Eaton
Alice
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Peggy Lou Bianco
Peggy Leslie
Fred Kohler Jr.
Ted Leslie
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