They Drive by Night 85 years old

They Drive by Night

“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.

Credits

They Drive by Night Cast

Name Character
Anthony Holles He was 37, 49 years old when he died as Murray
Emlyn Williams He was 33, 81 years old when he died as Shorty Matthews
Anna Konstam She was 24, 67 years old when she died as Molly O'Neill
William Hartnell He was 30, 67 years old when he died as Bus Conductor
Allan Jeayes He was 53, 78 years old when he died as Wally Mason
Ernest Thesiger He was 59, 81 years old when he died as Walter Hoover
Joe Cunningham He was 7, now 92 years old as Detective Pryor
Ronald Shiner He was 35, 63 years old when he died as Charlie

They Drive by Night Crew

Name Department
Derek N. Twist as Screenplay. He was 33 (74) years old when He died Writing
Leslie Norman as Editor. She was 27 (81) years old when She died Editing
Arthur B. Woods as Director. He was 34 (39) years old when He died Directing
Basil Emmott as Director of Photography. He was 44 (81) years old when He died Camera
Paul Gangelin as Screenplay. He was 40 (62) years old when He died Writing
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They Drive by Night (85 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, December 01, 1938
  • Runtime: 84 minutes