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They Drive by Night (1938)

5.8/10 1h 24m Dec 01, 1938
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.

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Movie Details

Original Title They Drive by Night
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5

Cast

Emlyn Williams
Emlyn Williams
Shorty Matthews
Popularity: 1.4
Ernest Thesiger
Ernest Thesiger
Walter Hoover
Popularity: 3.3
Anna Konstam
Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill
Popularity: 0.2
Allan Jeayes
Allan Jeayes
Wally Mason
Popularity: 0.2
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Anthony Holles
Murray
Popularity: 0.7
Ronald Shiner
Ronald Shiner
Charlie
Popularity: 1.1
William Hartnell
William Hartnell
Bus Conductor
Popularity: 4.7
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Joe Cunningham
Detective Pryor
Popularity: 0.5
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Yolande Terrell
Marge
Popularity: 0.2
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Jennie Hartley
Landlady
Popularity: 0.0
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Kitty de Legh
Mrs. Mason
Popularity: 0.0
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Julie Barrie
Pauline
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Director Arthur B. Woods
Editor Leslie Norman
Screenplay Derek N. Twist, Paul Gangelin
Producer Jerome Jackson

Production

First National Film Distributors

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Keywords

british noir

Reviews from TMDB

CinemaSerf 7/10
Jun 20, 2022

Emyln Williams ("Shorty") puts in a strong performance in this solidly produced British crime noir. Released from jail, he sets off to reunite with his girlfriend - only what he finds causes him to flee. Trying to stay one step ahead of the pursuing law, he travels the length of the country by hitch ... Read more

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Rating
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Based on 16 votes

Details
Release Date December 1, 1938
Runtime 1h 24m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5
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