They Drive by Night (1938)

1938 · Feature film · 80 min · dir. Arthur B. Woods

• Crime
• Thriller

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Synopsis

“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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Details

Director

Arthur B. Woods

Writer

James Curtis

Composer

Bretton Byrd

Cinematography

Basil Emmott

Studio

First National Film Distributors

Released

1938-12-01

Running time

80 minutes

Cast & crew

• AArthur B. Woods Director
• Emlyn Williams
• Ernest Thesiger
• Anna Konstam
• Allan Jeayes
• AAnthony Holles
• Ronald Shiner
• William Hartnell
• Joe Cunningham

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