They Drive by Night

Dec 1, 1938

1h 24m

★ 5.8

Overview

“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.

Genres

Crime

Thriller

Production Companies

First National Film Distributors

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Cast

Shorty Matthews

Emlyn Williams

Walter Hoover

Ernest Thesiger

Molly O'Neill

Anna Konstam

Wally Mason

Allan Jeayes

Murray

Anthony Holles

Charlie

Ronald Shiner

Bus Conductor

William Hartnell

Detective Pryor

Joe Cunningham

Marge

Yolande Terrell

Landlady

Jennie Hartley

Mrs. Mason

Kitty de Legh

Pauline

Julie Barrie

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