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They Drive by Night

1938 · 1h 24m · Crime, Thriller · United Kingdom

“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.

Directed by
Arthur B. Woods
Written by
Paul Gangelin, Derek N. Twist
Based on the novel by
James Curtis
Starring
Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam, Allan Jeayes
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