They Drive by Night

Arthur B. Woods
1938-12-01


5.8
84 min

“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

Name Character Team
Emlyn Williams Shorty Matthews Unowned
Ernest Thesiger Walter Hoover Unowned
Anna Konstam Molly O'Neill Unowned
Allan Jeayes Wally Mason Unowned
Anthony Holles Murray Unowned
Ronald Shiner Charlie Unowned
William Hartnell Bus Conductor Unowned
Joe Cunningham Detective Pryor Unowned
Yolande Terrell Marge Unowned
Jennie Hartley Landlady Unowned
Kitty de Legh Mrs. Mason Unowned
Julie Barrie Pauline Unowned
Hyma Beckley Newspaper Seller (Uncredited) Unowned
William John Davies Youth (Uncredited) Unowned
Edgar Driver Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited) Unowned
Vi Kaley Flower Seller (Uncredited) Unowned
Simon Lack Roy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited) Unowned
Basil McGrail Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited) Unowned
George Merritt Detective (Uncredited) Unowned
Bernard Miles Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited) Unowned
Frederick Piper Bartender (Uncredited) Unowned
Philip Ray Lorry Driver Attacking Molly (Uncredited) Unowned
Charles Rolfe Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited) Unowned
Leonard Sharp Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited) Unowned
George Street Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited) Unowned
Harry Terry Released Convict (Uncredited) Unowned
Robert Brooks Turner Police Constable Outside Prison (Uncredited) Unowned
Iris Vandeleur Flower Seller (Uncredited) Unowned
Jack Vyvyan Jock McKenzie (Uncredited) Unowned
Leslie Weston Jack (Uncredited) Unowned