They Drive by Night (1938)
“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.
Director: Arthur B. Woods
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 1, 1938
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Paul Gangelin (Screenplay)
- James Curtis (Novel)
- Derek N. Twist (Screenplay)
Music: Bretton Byrd
Cinematography: Basil Emmott
Editing: Leslie Norman
Production: First National Film Distributors
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
british noir
More Films by Director: Arthur B. Woods
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is They Drive by Night about?
- “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.
- Who directed They Drive by Night?
- They Drive by Night was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
- Who stars in They Drive by Night?
- They Drive by Night stars Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam, Allan Jeayes, Anthony Holles, Ronald Shiner.
- How long is They Drive by Night?
- They Drive by Night has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is They Drive by Night?
- They Drive by Night is a Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was They Drive by Night produced?
- They Drive by Night was produced in United Kingdom.