They Drive by Night
5.8 / 10
84 minutes
1938-12-01
English
GB
Actors :
Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam, Allan Jeayes, Anthony Holles, Ronald Shiner, William Hartnell, Joe Cunningham, Yolande Terrell, Jennie Hartley, Kitty de Legh, Julie Barrie, Hyma Beckley, William John Davies, Edgar Driver
Description
“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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Reviews
CinemaSerf
6/20/2022, 8:05:51 PM
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...