They Drive by Night

Synopsis

“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.

Director

Arthur B. Woods

Written by

Derek N. Twist

Music

Bretton Byrd

Studio

First National Film Distributors

Released

1 December 1938

Genres

Crime, Thriller