They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
Movie

They Drive by Night

5.8/10
1938
1h 24m
en
Crime
Thriller

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.

Director

Arthur B. Woods

Writers

Paul Gangelin, Derek N. Twist

Movie Information

Release Date

December 1, 1938

Runtime

1h 24m

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Vote Count

16

Production

First National Film Distributors