They Drive by Night
1938, English. Directed by Arthur B. Woods.
“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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Arthur B. WoodsDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1938
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Paul Gangelin, Derek N. Twist
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They Drive by Night runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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They Drive by Night isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed They Drive by Night?
They Drive by Night (1938) was directed by Arthur B. Woods and stars Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam.