They Drive by Night (1938)

“Shorty” Matthews having recently been released from prison visits his girlfriend in London only to discover her murdered. Fearing he will be wrongly accused of being the culprit he disappears amongst the long-distance lorry driving community. Meanwhile, the real killer, unassuming ex-schoolteacher Walter Hoover, continues to prey on London women. As Shorty had feared he has become the main suspect. He returns to London with old flame Molly to prove his innocence.

Directing:
  • Arthur B. Woods

Writing:
  • Paul Gangelin
  • Derek N. Twist
  • James Curtis

Stars:
Release Date: 1938-12-01
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 84
Emlyn Williams
Emlyn William...
Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger
Ernest Thesig...
Walter Hoover
Allan Jeayes
Allan Jeayes
Wally Mason
Anna Konstam
Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill
Ronald Shiner
Ronald Shiner
Charlie
William Hartnell
William Hartn...
Bus Conductor
George Merritt
George Merrit...
Detective (Uncredited)
Bernard Miles
Bernard Miles
Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
Frederick Piper
Frederick Pip...
Bartender (Uncredited)
Philip Ray
Philip Ray
Lorry Driver Attacking Molly (Uncredited)
Harry Terry
Harry Terry
Released Convict (Uncredited)
Jack Vyvyan
Jack Vyvyan
Jock McKenzie (Uncredited)
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