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They Drive by Night

1938 · 1h 24m · Crime · Thriller

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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.

Cast

Emlyn Williams

Emlyn Williams

Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger

Ernest Thesiger

Walter Hoover

Anna Konstam

Anna Konstam

Molly O'Neill

Allan Jeayes

Allan Jeayes

Wally Mason

Anthony Holles

Murray

Ronald Shiner

Ronald Shiner

Charlie

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

Bus Conductor

Joe Cunningham

Detective Pryor

Yolande Terrell

Marge

Jennie Hartley

Landlady

Kitty de Legh

Mrs. Mason

Julie Barrie

Pauline

Hyma Beckley

Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)

William John Davies

Youth (Uncredited)

Edgar Driver

Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)

Vi Kaley

Vi Kaley

Flower Seller (Uncredited)

Crew

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Details

Release date
December 1, 1938
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Crime, Thriller

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