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They Drive by Night
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They Drive by Night

1938-12-01 · 84 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Thriller

“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.

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Directors
Arthur B. Woods
Production companies
First National Film Distributors
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Emlyn WilliamsEmlyn WilliamsShorty Matthews
Ernest ThesigerErnest ThesigerWalter Hoover
Anna KonstamAnna KonstamMolly O'Neill
Allan JeayesAllan JeayesWally Mason
Anthony HollesMurray
Ronald ShinerRonald ShinerCharlie
William HartnellWilliam HartnellBus Conductor
Joe CunninghamDetective Pryor
Yolande TerrellMarge
Jennie HartleyLandlady
Kitty de LeghMrs. Mason
Julie BarriePauline
Hyma BeckleyNewspaper Seller (Uncredited)
William John DaviesYouth (Uncredited)
Edgar DriverCustomer at Charlie's (Uncredited)
Vi KaleyVi KaleyFlower Seller (Uncredited)
Simon LackRoy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)
Basil McGrailLorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)
George MerrittGeorge MerrittDetective (Uncredited)
Bernard MilesBernard MilesDetective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

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