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.

Directed by Arthur B. Woods

Top cast

Emlyn Williams

Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger

Walter Hoover

Anna Konstam

Molly O'Neill

Allan Jeayes

Wally Mason

A

Anthony Holles

Murray

Ronald Shiner

Charlie

William Hartnell

Bus Conductor

J

Joe Cunningham

Detective Pryor

Y

Yolande Terrell

Marge

J

Jennie Hartley

Landlady

K

Kitty de Legh

Mrs. Mason

J

Julie Barrie

Pauline

H

Hyma Beckley

Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)

W

William John Davies

Youth (Uncredited)

E

Edgar Driver

Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)

Vi Kaley

Flower Seller (Uncredited)

S

Simon Lack

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

B

Basil McGrail

Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)

George Merritt

Detective (Uncredited)

Bernard Miles

Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

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