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They Drive by Night

1938 · 1h 24m · Crime, Thriller

“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.

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Cast

• Emlyn Williams as Shorty Matthews
• Ernest Thesiger as Walter Hoover
• Anna Konstam as Molly O'Neill
• Allan Jeayes as Wally Mason
• Anthony Holles as Murray
• Ronald Shiner as Charlie
• William Hartnell as Bus Conductor
• Joe Cunningham as Detective Pryor
• Yolande Terrell as Marge
• Jennie Hartley as Landlady
• Kitty de Legh as Mrs. Mason
• Julie Barrie as Pauline

Details

Director

Arthur B. Woods

Released

December 1, 1938

Runtime

1h 24m

Genres

Crime, Thriller

Studio

First National Film Distributors

Status

Released

TMDB score

6.0 / 10 from 17 votes