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They Drive by Night

A fugitive from a false murder accusation finds temporary sanctuary with a truck driver, leading to a thrilling quest for escape and redemption.

Main Cast

Emlyn WilliamsShorty Matthews

Ernest ThesigerWalter Hoover

Anna KonstamMolly O'Neill

Allan JeayesWally Mason

Anthony Holles

Anthony HollesMurray

Ronald ShinerCharlie

William HartnellBus Conductor

Joe Cunningham

Joe CunninghamDetective Pryor

Yolande Terrell

Yolande TerrellMarge

Jennie Hartley

Jennie HartleyLandlady

Edgar Driver

Edgar DriverCustomer at Charlie's (Uncredited)

Vi KaleyFlower Seller (Uncredited)

Simon Lack

Simon LackRoy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)

Basil McGrail

Basil McGrailLorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)

George MerrittDetective (Uncredited)

Bernard MilesDetective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Frederick PiperBartender (Uncredited)

Philip RayLorry Driver Attacking Molly (Uncredited)

Charles Rolfe

Charles RolfeCard Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Leonard Sharp

Leonard SharpCard Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

George Street

George StreetDetective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)

Harry TerryReleased Convict (Uncredited)

Robert Brooks Turner

Robert Brooks TurnerPolice Constable Outside Prison (Uncredited)

Iris Vandeleur

Iris VandeleurFlower Seller (Uncredited)

Jack Vyvyan

Jack VyvyanJock McKenzie (Uncredited)

Leslie Weston

Leslie WestonJack (Uncredited)

Creators

Arthur B. WoodsDirector

James Curtis

James CurtisNovel

Paul Gangelin

Paul GangelinScreenplay

Derek N. Twist

Derek N. TwistScreenplay

Info about They Drive by Night

Studio(s): First National Film Distributors

Originally Released: United States, Dec 01, 1938

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Crime, Thriller