They Drive by Night (1938)

“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.

Released

1938-12-01

Genres

Crime, Thriller

Runtime

84 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Arthur B. Woods, Paul Gangelin, Derek N. Twist

TMDB rating

6.0/10 from 17 votes