They Drive by Night (1938)
Synopsis
“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.
Release Date: 1938-12-01
Runtime: 84 minutes
Director: Arthur B. Woods
Top Cast
- Emlyn Williams as Shorty Matthews
- Ernest Thesiger as Walter Hoover
- Anna Konstam as Molly O'Neill
- Allan Jeayes as Wally Mason
- Anthony Holles as Murray
- Ronald Shiner as Charlie
- William Hartnell as Bus Conductor
- Joe Cunningham as Detective Pryor
- Yolande Terrell as Marge
- Jennie Hartley as Landlady
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