They Drive by Night
Synopsis
“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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They Drive by Night - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
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Emlyn Williams
Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger
Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes
Wally Mason
Anthony Holles
Murray
Ronald Shiner
Charlie
William Hartnell
Bus Conductor
Joe Cunningham
Detective Pryor
Yolande Terrell
Marge
Jennie Hartley
Landlady
Kitty de Legh
Mrs. Mason
Julie Barrie
Pauline
Hyma Beckley
Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)
William John Davies
Youth (Uncredited)
Edgar Driver
Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)
Vi Kaley
Flower Seller (Uncredited)
Simon Lack
Roy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)
Basil McGrail
Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur B. Woods
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gangelin, Derek N. Twist
- Original Score
- Bretton Byrd
- Original Title
- They Drive by Night
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- First National Film Distributors
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur B. Woods
Paul Gangelin, Derek N. Twist, James Curtis
Bretton Byrd
Basil Emmott
Leslie Norman
Jerome Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur B. Woods
Director
Paul Gangelin
Screenplay
Derek N. Twist
Screenplay
Jerome Jackson
Producer
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Leslie Norman
Editor
Bretton Byrd
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Drive by Night
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What is They Drive by Night about?
“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.
Who directed They Drive by Night?
They Drive by Night was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
Who stars in They Drive by Night?
The principal cast of They Drive by Night includes Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam, Allan Jeayes, Anthony Holles.
When was They Drive by Night released and how long is it?
They Drive by Night was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for They Drive by Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Drive by Night was composed by Bretton Byrd.
Is They Drive by Night based on a book or true story?
They Drive by Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Curtis".