They Drive by Night

1h 24m

5.8

“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.

Cast

Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger

William Hartnell

Detective Pryor

Yolande Terrell

Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)

William John Davies

Youth (Uncredited)

Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)

Flower Seller (Uncredited)

Roy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)

Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)

Detective (Uncredited)

Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Frederick Piper

Bartender (Uncredited)

Lorry Driver Attacking Molly (Uncredited)

Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Released Convict (Uncredited)

Robert Brooks Turner

Police Constable Outside Prison (Uncredited)

Flower Seller (Uncredited)

Jock McKenzie (Uncredited)

Jack (Uncredited)

Crew

Arthur B. Woods

Director of Photography

Original Music Composer, Music Director