They Drive by Night

Name: They Drive by Night
Released: 1938-12-01
Rating: 6

6.0/10 (17)

·1938· 84 min

Director: Arthur B. Woods

“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.

Cast

Emlyn Williams

Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger

Walter Hoover

Anna Konstam

Molly O'Neill

Allan Jeayes

Wally Mason

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Anthony Holles

Murray

Ronald Shiner

Charlie

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

In brief

They Drive by Night (1938) is a crime, thriller film. With an average rating of 6.0/10 from 17 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 24min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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They Drive by Night runs 84 minutes (1h 24min).

What rating does They Drive by Night have?

They Drive by Night has an average rating of 6.0/10 based on 17 viewer votes on TMDB.

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They Drive by Night was released in 1938.