They Drive by Night (1938)
Overview
“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.
Where to watch They Drive by Night
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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. They Drive by Night is a Crime, Thriller movie, released on 1938-12-01, runtime 84 minutes.
Is They Drive by Night worth watching?
TMDB users rate They Drive by Night 6.0 out of 10 from 17 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch They Drive by Night?
In the United States, They Drive by Night is free to watch on Plex. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Arthur B. Woods
Cast
- Emlyn Williams as Shorty Matthews
- Ernest Thesiger as Walter Hoover
- Anna Konstam as Molly O'Neill
- Allan Jeayes as Wally Mason
- Anthony Holles as Murray
- Ronald Shiner as Charlie
- William Hartnell as Bus Conductor
- Joe Cunningham as Detective Pryor
- Yolande Terrell as Marge
- Jennie Hartley as Landlady
- Kitty de Legh as Mrs. Mason
- Julie Barrie as Pauline
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