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Why Men Leave Home

  • 1924
  • 1h 20m
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Alma Bennett, Helene Chadwick, and Lewis Stone in Why Men Leave Home (1924)
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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, conseq... Read allJohn 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 ho... Read allJohn 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 marrie... Read all

  • Director
    • John M. Stahl
  • Writers
    • Avery Hopwood
    • Andrew Percival Younger
  • Stars
    • Lewis Stone
    • Helene Chadwick
    • Mary Carr
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    • Director
      • John M. Stahl
    • Writers
      • Avery Hopwood
      • Andrew Percival Younger
    • Stars
      • Lewis Stone
      • Helene Chadwick
      • Mary Carr
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    Lewis Stone
    Lewis Stone
    • John Emerson
    Helene Chadwick
    Helene Chadwick
    • Irene Emerson
    Mary Carr
    Mary Carr
    • Grandma Sutton
    William V. Mong
    William V. Mong
    • Grandpa Sutton
    Alma Bennett
    Alma Bennett
    • Jean Ralston
    Hedda Hopper
    Hedda Hopper
    • Nina Neilson
    Sidney Bracey
    Sidney Bracey
    • Sam Neilson
    Lila Leslie
    Lila Leslie
    • Betty Phillips
    E.H. Calvert
    E.H. Calvert
    • Arthur Phillips
    Howard Truesdale
    Howard Truesdale
    • Dr. Bailey
    • (as Howard Truesdell)
    • Director
      • John M. Stahl
    • Writers
      • Avery Hopwood
      • Andrew Percival Younger
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      A print of Why Men Leave Home is preserved by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 1924 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zašto muškarci beže od kuće
    • Production company
      • Louis B. Mayer Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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