They Drive by Night
First aired on Dec 1, 1938
60%
Genres: Crime, Thriller
“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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Emlyn Williams | Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger | Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam | Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes | Wally Mason
Anthony Holles | Murray
Ronald Shiner | Charlie
Featured Crew
Arthur B. Woods | Director
James Curtis | Novel
Paul Gangelin | Screenplay
Derek N. Twist | Screenplay
Jerome Jackson | Producer
Basil Emmott | Director of Photography
