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They Drive by Night( 1938)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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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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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jun 20 2022
    Emyln Williams ("Shorty") puts in a strong performance in this solidly produced British crime noir. Released from jail, he sets off to reunite with his girlfriend - only what he finds causes him to flee. Trying to stay one step ahead of the pursuing law, he travels the length of the country by hitching lifts from various truck drivers and in itself, that provides us with some interesting escapades and a few enjoyable cameos, before he he hooks up with his friend '"Molly" (Anna Konstam) and they try to establish his innocence. One thing neither of them bargained on, was their encounter with the ...

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    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

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    Keywords

    • british noir