Film
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
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)
Crew
- Arthur B. WoodsDirector
- Derek N. TwistScreenplay
- Paul GangelinScreenplay
- James CurtisNovel
- Jerome JacksonProducer
- Basil EmmottDirector of Photography
- Bretton ByrdOriginal Music Composer
- Leslie NormanEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- December 1, 1938
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller
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