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They Drive by Night(1938)
Status: Released
Date: 1938-12-01
58%
16 Votes
Time: 1h 24m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
First National Film Distributors
Movie: They Drive by Night
Top 10 Billed Cast
Emlyn Williams
Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger
Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes
Wally Mason
Ronald Shiner
Charlie
William Hartnell
Bus Conductor
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