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Why Men Leave Home (1924)

1924-03-03 · 1h 20m · EN
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John and Irene Emerson's marriage begins well enough, but it is not long before John becomes less attentive. Feeling neglected, Irene spends more time with her girl friends, and John, consequently, falls prey to the vamping wiles of his secretary, Jean Ralston. When John comes home from the theater smelling of Jean's perfume, Irene procures a divorce; John then marries Jean.

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John M. StahlDirector

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Lewis StoneLewis StoneJohn EmersonHelene ChadwickHelene ChadwickIrene EmersonMary CarrMary CarrGrandma SuttonWilliam V. MongWilliam V. MongGrandpa SuttonAlma BennettAlma BennettJean RalstonHedda HopperHedda HopperNina NeilsonSidney BraceySidney BraceySam NeilsonLila LeslieLila LeslieBetty PhillipsE.H. CalvertE.H. CalvertArthur PhillipsHoward TruesdaleHoward TruesdaleDr. Bailey (as Howard Truesdell)

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What is Why Men Leave Home about?

John and Irene Emerson's marriage begins well enough, but it is not long before John becomes less attentive. Feeling neglected, Irene spends more time with her girl friends, and John, consequently, falls prey to the vamping wiles of his secretary, Jean Ralston. When John comes home from the theater smelling of Jean's perfume, Irene procures a divorce; John then marries Jean.

How long is Why Men Leave Home?

Why Men Leave Home has a runtime of 80 minutes.