Movie: They Drive by Night

Top 10 Billed 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

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    “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

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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    English
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