They Drive by Night
“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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Movie Details
- Original Title: They Drive by Night
- Genres: Crime, Thriller
- Release Date: 1938-12-01
- Runtime: 84 minutes
- Rating: 5.8/10 (15 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: First National Film Distributors
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.2179
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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What is They Drive by Night?▼
They Drive by Night is a Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1938-12-01.
Who are the main actors in They Drive by Night?▼
The main cast includes Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam, Allan Jeayes, Anthony Holles, .
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What is the IMDb rating of They Drive by Night?▼
They Drive by Night has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 15 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of They Drive by Night?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for They Drive by Night?▼
The soundtrack was composed by First National Film Distributors. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was They Drive by Night filmed?▼
They Drive by Night was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is They Drive by Night?▼
The total runtime of They Drive by Night is 84 minutes.
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