They Drive by Night

“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.

Genre : CrimeThriller

Runtime : 84 mins

Release Date : 1938-12-01

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Emyln Williams ("Shorty") puts in a strong performance in this solidly produced British crime noir. Released from jail, he sets off to reunite with his girlfriend - only what he finds causes him to flee. Trying to stay one step ahead of the pursuing law, he travels the length of the country by hitc...

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))

Frederick Piper

(Bartender (Uncredited))

Philip Ray

(Lorry Driver Attacking Molly (Uncredited))

Charles Rolfe

(Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited))

Leonard Sharp