Storyline

Ira, who is employed at the oil station, falls in love with Flossie, wife of Jack, as they drive by. Ira later announces to his father that he is going to the city, and does. Mary, his ex-fiancée, learns he has gone to the city and consoles the father of Ira by announcing that she, too, is going to bring Ira home. In the city Ira meets Hank, a property man in a theater, who invites him to come with him behind the scenes. (Only 2 minutes survive. Held on 35mm in the Library of Congress).

Key Information

Director William Beaudine
Writers C.B. Hoadley
Studio Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Rating 8.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Zasu Pitts

Zasu Pitts

Mary Mandrake

Billy Franey

Billy Franey

Ira Dewberry

Lillian Peacock

Lillian Peacock

Lilly

Frequently Asked Questions

Why They Left Home was released on January 1, 1917.

The runtime of Why They Left Home is 20m.

Why They Left Home is a Comedy movie.

Why They Left Home has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Why They Left Home is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Why They Left Home was directed by William Beaudine.

The main cast of Why They Left Home includes Zasu Pitts, Billy Franey, Lillian Peacock.

Why They Left Home is originally in English.