Storyline
“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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Emlyn Williams
Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger
Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes
Wally Mason
Anthony Holles
Murray
Ronald Shiner
Charlie
William Hartnell
Bus Conductor
Joe Cunningham
Detective Pryor
Yolande Terrell
Marge
Jennie Hartley
Landlady
Kitty de Legh
Mrs. Mason
Julie Barrie
Pauline
Frequently Asked Questions
They Drive by Night was released on December 1, 1938.
The runtime of They Drive by Night is 1h 24m.
They Drive by Night is a Crime, Thriller movie.
They Drive by Night has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
They Drive by Night is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
They Drive by Night was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
The main cast of They Drive by Night includes Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam.
They Drive by Night is originally in English.