• Dec 01, 1938
  • 84 min
  • Full-HD

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.

Category
Country
United Kingdom
Companies
First National Film Distributors

Emlyn Williams

Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger

Walter Hoover

Anna Konstam

Molly O'Neill

Allan Jeayes

Wally Mason

Anthony Holles

Murray

Ronald Shiner

Charlie

William Hartnell

Bus Conductor

Joe Cunningham

Detective Pryor

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