They Drive by Night - 1938

“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.

84min
1938
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.0/10

Cast

Emlyn Williams profile pictureEmlyn WilliamsShorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger profile pictureErnest ThesigerWalter Hoover
Anna Konstam profile pictureAnna KonstamMolly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes profile pictureAllan JeayesWally Mason
William Hartnell profile pictureWilliam HartnellBus Conductor
Simon Lack profile pictureSimon LackRoy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)
George Merritt profile pictureGeorge MerrittDetective (Uncredited)
Bernard Miles profile pictureBernard MilesDetective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
Frederick Piper profile pictureFrederick PiperBartender (Uncredited)
Jack Vyvyan profile pictureJack VyvyanJock McKenzie (Uncredited)

About They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night 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.

Runtime: 84min

Extra details

Original Title: They Drive by Night
Original Language: English
Directed By: Arthur B. Woods
Production Companies
First National Film Distributors