
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.
Release Date: 1938-12-01
Crime
Thriller
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Casts

Emlyn Williams
as Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger
as Walter Hoover

Anna Konstam
as Molly O'Neill

Allan Jeayes
as Wally Mason

Ronald Shiner
as Charlie

William Hartnell
as Bus Conductor

Vi Kaley
as Flower Seller (Uncredited)

George Merritt
as Detective (Uncredited)

Bernard Miles
as Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Frederick Piper
as Bartender (Uncredited)