They Drive by Night [26292] Released: 1938-12-01 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 84 mins Popularity: 1.0912 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 Char Vi KaleyFlower Seller Simon LackRoy Allen, Broth Basil McGrailLorry Driver at George MerrittDetective Bernard MilesDetective at Bil Frederick PiperBartender Philip RayLorry Driver Att Charles RolfeCard Player at B Leonard SharpCard Player at B George StreetDetective at Bil Harry TerryReleased Convict Robert Brooks TurnerPolice Constable Iris VandeleurFlower Seller Jack VyvyanJock McKenzie Leslie WestonJack Trailers