They Drive by Night(1940)
No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!
Joe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.
Movie: They Drive by Night
Top 10 Billed Cast
Joe Fabrini
Cassie Hartley
Lana Carlsen
Paul Fabrini
Pearl Fabrini
Ed Carlsen
Irish McGurn
Sue Carter (uncredited)
Harry McNamara
George Rondolos
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