Why Men Leave Home

Why Men Leave Home

80 mins | Drama | March 3, 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.

Why Men Leave Home

80 mins | Drama | March 3, 1924

Why Men Leave Home
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.
Producers Louis B. Mayer Productions
Original title Why Men Leave Home
Directors John M. Stahl
Writers A.P. Younger, Avery Hopwood

Cast

Lewis Stone

as John Emerson

Helene Chadwick

as Irene Emerson

Mary Carr

as Grandma Sutton

William V. Mong

as Grandpa Sutton

Alma Bennett

as Jean Ralston

Hedda Hopper

as Nina Neilson

Sidney Bracey

as Sam Neilson

Lila Leslie

as Betty Phillips

E.H. Calvert

as Arthur Phillips

Howard Truesdale

as Dr. Bailey (as Howard Truesdell)