They Drive by Night (1938)

They Drive by Night (1938)

1938-12-01 United Kingdom 84 Min. PG-13
5.8 15 votes

Overview

“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.

Cast

Emlyn Williams is Shorty Matthews
Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger is Walter Hoover
Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam is Molly O'Neill
Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes is Wally Mason
Wally Mason
Ronald Shiner is Charlie
William Hartnell is Bus Conductor
Bus Conductor
Joe Cunningham is Detective Pryor
Detective Pryor
Jennie Hartley is Landlady
Kitty de Legh is Mrs. Mason
Mrs. Mason
Julie Barrie is Pauline