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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.

Release: 1938-12-01
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: 5.8 / 10
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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Edgar Driver
Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)
Vi Kaley
Vi Kaley
Flower Seller (Uncredited)
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Simon Lack
Roy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)
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Basil McGrail
Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)