(They Drive by Night)

Content: “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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Crime,

Thriller

Runtime:

84 minutes

Year:

1938

Directors:

Arthur B. Woods

Production companies:

First National Film Distributors

Actors:

Shorty Matthews

Walter Hoover

Molly O'Neill

Wally Mason

Murray

Crews:

Director of Photography

Screenplay

Director

Novel

Producer