They Drive by Night

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They Drive by Night

1938

1h 24m

5.8(15 votes)

Crime

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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.

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30 members

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Emlyn Williams

Shorty Matthews

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Ernest Thesiger

Walter Hoover

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Anna Konstam

Molly O'Neill

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Allan Jeayes

Wally Mason

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Anthony Holles

Murray

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Ronald Shiner

Charlie

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William Hartnell

Bus Conductor

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Joe Cunningham

Detective Pryor

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Yolande Terrell

Marge

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Jennie Hartley

Landlady

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Kitty de Legh

Mrs. Mason

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Julie Barrie

Pauline

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Hyma Beckley

Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)

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William John Davies

Youth (Uncredited)

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Edgar Driver

Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)

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Vi Kaley

Flower Seller (Uncredited)

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Simon Lack

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

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Basil McGrail

Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)

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George Merritt

Detective (Uncredited)

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Bernard Miles

Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

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Frederick Piper

Bartender (Uncredited)

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Philip Ray

Lorry Driver Attacking Molly (Uncredited)

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Charles Rolfe

Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

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Leonard Sharp

Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

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George Street

Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

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Harry Terry

Released Convict (Uncredited)

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Robert Brooks Turner

Police Constable Outside Prison (Uncredited)

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Iris Vandeleur

Flower Seller (Uncredited)

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Jack Vyvyan

Jock McKenzie (Uncredited)

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Leslie Weston

Jack (Uncredited)

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