Why Men Leave Home (1924)
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.
Director: John M. Stahl
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Lewis Stone as John Emerson |
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Helene Chadwick as Irene Emerson |
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Mary Carr as Grandma Sutton |
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William V. Mong as Grandpa Sutton |
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Alma Bennett as Jean Ralston |
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Hedda Hopper as Nina Neilson |
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Sidney Bracey as Sam Neilson |
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Lila Leslie as Betty Phillips |
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E.H. Calvert as Arthur Phillips |
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Howard Truesdale as Dr. Bailey (as Howard Truesdell) |
| Editing | Robert Kern | Editor |
| Directing | John M. Stahl | Director |
| Camera | Sol Polito | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Avery Hopwood | Book |
| Writing | A.P. Younger | Adaptation |