1938
5.8 (15 votes)
1h 24m
Genres
Crime
Thriller
Production Companies
First National Film Distributors
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.
Key Crew
Director: Arthur B. Woods
Director of Photography: Basil Emmott
Screenplay: Derek N. Twist, Paul Gangelin
Producer: Jerome Jackson
Top Cast
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
