They Drive by Night
19381h 24m6.0
Crime, Thriller
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Genre
- Crime
- Origin
- United Kingdom
About
“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.
Where to watch
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Details
- Director
- Arthur B. Woods
- Writing
- Derek N. Twist, Paul Gangelin
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Dec 1, 1938
- Studio
- First National Film Distributors
Cast
Emlyn Williams
Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger
Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes
Wally Mason
Anthony Holles
Murray
Ronald Shiner
Charlie
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
Flower Seller (Uncredited)
Simon Lack
Roy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)
Basil McGrail
Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)
George Merritt
Detective (Uncredited)
Bernard Miles
Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
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