
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.
Release Date: 1938-12-01

Emlyn Williams
Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger
Walter Hoover

Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill

Allan Jeayes
Wally Mason

Ronald Shiner
Charlie

William Hartnell
Bus Conductor

Vi Kaley
Flower Seller (Uncredited)

George Merritt
Detective (Uncredited)

Bernard Miles
Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Frederick Piper
Bartender (Uncredited)