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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1924 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | John M. Stahl |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its drama on the contrast between surface harmony and private disaffection, relying on domestic details as symbols of emotional erosion. It explores the classic triangle of temptation and betrayal within the social confines of marriage in the jazz age.
What lingers after viewing is a precise, melancholic study of how small neglects cascade into irrevocable consequences. The final irony is both bitter and elegantly delivered. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: John M. Stahl
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With a strong cup of tea on a quiet evening, attuned to the expressive gestures of the silent era.
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