They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night

1938
1h 24m
5.8

5.8/10

16 votes • View on IMDb
Crime Thriller
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.

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Production Information

Production Companies
First National Film Distributors
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

british noir

Quick Facts

Release Date December 1, 1938
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0030858

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
Anthony Holles

Murray

Ronald Shiner
Ronald Shiner

Charlie

William Hartnell
William Hartnell

Bus Conductor

Joe Cunningham
Joe Cunningham

Detective Pryor

Yolande Terrell
Yolande Terrell

Marge

Jennie Hartley
Jennie Hartley

Landlady

Kitty de Legh
Kitty de Legh

Mrs. Mason

Julie Barrie
Julie Barrie

Pauline

Key Crew

Arthur B. Woods
Director
Paul Gangelin
Screenplay
Derek N. Twist
Screenplay
Jerome Jackson
Producer