They Drive by Night Plot
“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
Box Office
Budget :
$539,000
Box Office :
$1,596,000
They Drive by Night Cast
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as Shorty Matthews -
as Walter Hoover -
as Molly O'Neill -
as Wally Mason -
as Murray -
as Charlie -
as Bus Conductor -
as Detective Pryor -
as Marge
