They Drive by Night [26292] Released: 1938-12-01 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 84 mins Popularity: 0.4256 Vote Average: 5.8 Vote Count: 15 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. Cast [30] Emlyn WilliamsShorty Matthews Ernest ThesigerWalter Hoover Anna KonstamMolly O'Neill Allan JeayesWally Mason Anthony HollesMurray Ronald ShinerCharlie William HartnellBus Conductor Joe CunninghamDetective Pryor Yolande TerrellMarge Jennie HartleyLandlady Kitty de LeghMrs. Mason Julie BarriePauline Hyma BeckleyNewspaper Seller William John DaviesYouth Edgar DriverCustomer at Charlie' Vi KaleyFlower Seller Simon LackRoy Allen, Brother o Basil McGrailLorry Driver at Cras George MerrittDetective Bernard MilesDetective at Billiar Frederick PiperBartender Philip RayLorry Driver Attacki Charles RolfeCard Player at Billi Leonard SharpCard Player at Billi George StreetDetective at Billiar Harry TerryReleased Convict Robert Brooks TurnerPolice Constable Out Iris VandeleurFlower Seller Jack VyvyanJock McKenzie Leslie WestonJack Trailers