They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night

Movie·1938·1h 24m

They Drive by Night

Directed By

Arthur B. Woods

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

“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.

Written By

Derek N. Twist, Paul Gangelin

Producer

Jerome Jackson

Cinematography

Basil Emmott

Music

Bretton Byrd

Editor

Leslie Norman

Themes

british noir

Production House

First National Film Distributors

Audience Score

60%

17 votes

Skip14%

Timepass31%

Go for it36%

Perfection19%

Where to watch

Region: IN

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// cast

Cast

Emlyn Williams

Emlyn Williams

Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger

Ernest Thesiger

Walter Hoover

Anna Konstam

Anna Konstam

Molly O'Neill

Allan Jeayes

Allan Jeayes

Wally Mason

Anthony Holles

Murray

Ronald Shiner

Ronald Shiner

Charlie

William Hartnell

William Hartnell

Bus Conductor

Joe Cunningham

Detective Pryor

Yolande Terrell

Marge

Jennie Hartley

Landlady

Kitty de Legh

Mrs. Mason

Julie Barrie

Pauline

Hyma Beckley

Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)

William John Davies

Youth (Uncredited)

Edgar Driver

Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)

Vi Kaley

Vi Kaley

Flower Seller (Uncredited)

Simon Lack

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

Basil McGrail

Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Arthur B. Woods

Director

Leslie Norman

Editor

Basil Emmott

Director of Photography

Derek N. Twist

Screenplay

Paul Gangelin

Screenplay

Jerome Jackson

Producer

Bretton Byrd

Original Music Composer

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