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They Drive by Night

MOVIE • 1938

They Drive by Night

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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.

TMDB ★ 3.0/5Votes: 17
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Top 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

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Anthony Holles

Murray

Ronald Shiner

Ronald Shiner

Charlie

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

Bus Conductor

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Joe Cunningham

Detective Pryor

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Yolande Terrell

Marge

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Jennie Hartley

Landlady

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Kitty de Legh

Mrs. Mason

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Julie Barrie

Pauline

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Hyma Beckley

Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)

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William John Davies

Youth (Uncredited)

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Film

Status

Released

Release

December 1, 1938

Runtime

84 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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