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They Drive by Night
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Title: They Drive by Night

Release Date: 1 Dec 1938

Runtime: 1h 24m

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Director: First National Film Distributors

Production Companies: First National Film Distributors

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.8 (15 votes)

Cast

  • Shorty Matthews: Emlyn Williams
  • Walter Hoover: Ernest Thesiger
  • Molly O'Neill: Anna Konstam
  • Wally Mason: Allan Jeayes
  • Murray: Anthony Holles
  • Charlie: Ronald Shiner
  • Bus Conductor: William Hartnell
  • Detective Pryor: Joe Cunningham
  • Marge: Yolande Terrell
  • Landlady: Jennie Hartley
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