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.

Cast

Emlyn Williams

as Shorty Matthews

Ernest Thesiger

as Walter Hoover

Anna Konstam

as Molly O'Neill

Allan Jeayes

as Wally Mason

Anthony Holles

as Murray

Ronald Shiner

as Charlie

William Hartnell

as Bus Conductor

Joe Cunningham

as Detective Pryor

Yolande Terrell

as Marge

Jennie Hartley

as Landlady

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