They Drive by Night
(1938)

Released: 1938-12-01

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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.

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Emlyn Williams

as Shorty Matthews

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Ernest Thesiger

as Walter Hoover

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Anna Konstam

as Molly O'Neill

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Allan Jeayes

as Wally Mason

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William Hartnell

as Bus Conductor

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Joe Cunningham

as Detective Pryor

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Kitty de Legh

as Mrs. Mason

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Hyma Beckley

as Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)

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William John Davies

as Youth (Uncredited)

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Edgar Driver

as Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)

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Vi Kaley

as Flower Seller (Uncredited)

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Simon Lack

as Roy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)

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Basil McGrail

as Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)

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George Merritt

as Detective (Uncredited)

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Bernard Miles

as Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

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