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They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night (1938)

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Crime Thriller
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“Shorty” Matthews (Emlyn Williams) 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 (Ernest Thesiger), 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

Updated May 10 2020

Releases:

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1938-12-01
US -
1938-12-01

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Keywords:

brit noir

FACTS

Runtime: 84 mins Rating: 5.6
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Cast

Ernest Thesiger
Ernest Thesiger
Joseph Chamberlain
Emlyn Williams
Emlyn Williams
Owen
Anna Konstam
Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes
Allan Jeayes
General Faversham
Anthony Holles
Anthony Holles
Anthony Holles

Crew

Derek N. Twist
Derek N. Twist
Screenplay
Leslie Norman
Leslie Norman
Editor
Arthur B. Woods
Arthur B. Woods
Director
Basil Emmott
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Paul Gangelin
Paul Gangelin
Screenplay
James Curtis
James Curtis
Novel
Jerome Jackson
Jerome Jackson
Producer

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