They Drive by Night (1938)

  • NR
  • 12/01/1938 (GB)
  • Crime, Thriller
  • 1h 24m

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.

Paul Gangelin

Screenplay

Arthur B. Woods

Director

James Curtis

Novel

Derek N. Twist

Screenplay

Cast

Emlyn Williams's headshot

Emlyn Williams

Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger's headshot

Ernest Thesiger

Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam's headshot

Anna Konstam

Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes's headshot

Allan Jeayes

Wally Mason
Anthony Holles's headshot

Anthony Holles

Murray
Ronald Shiner's headshot

Ronald Shiner

Charlie
William Hartnell's headshot

William Hartnell

Bus Conductor
Joe Cunningham's headshot

Joe Cunningham

Detective Pryor

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