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They Drive by Night (1938)

84 min | Crime, Thriller

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A convict, just out of prison, is implicated in a murder and goes on the run, hitching a ride with a truck driver.

Director

Arthur B. Woods

Writers

James Curtis (novel) (screenplay and dialogue) | Paul Gangelin (screenplay and dialogue) | Derek N. Twist (screenplay and dialogue)

Producer

Jerome Jackson

Cinematographer

Basil Emmott

Editor

Leslie Norman

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Updated Dec 31, 1938

Release date

Aug 20, 1976 (United States)

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31 cast members

Name	STARmeter	Known for
Emlyn Williams Shorty Matthews Shorty Matthews See fewer	Members only	Ivanhoe (1952)
Anna Konstam Molly O'Neill Molly O'Neill See fewer	Members only	Saloon Bar (1940)
Allan Jeayes Wally Mason Wally Mason See fewer	Members only	The Four Feathers (1939)
Ernest Thesiger Walter Hoover Walter Hoover See fewer	Members only	The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
Jennie Hartley Landlady Landlady See fewer	Members only	They Drive by Night (1938)
Ronald Shiner Charlie Charlie See fewer	Members only	The Mysterious Mr. Reeder (1939)
Anthony Holles Murray Murray See fewer	Members only	Loyalties (1933)
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Kitty de Legh Mrs. Mason Mrs. Mason See fewer	Members only	Hay Fever (1946)
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Yolande Terrell Marge Marge See fewer	Members only	Bucket of Blood (1934)
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Vi Kaley Flower Seller (uncredited) Flower Seller (uncredited) See fewer	Members only	Detective Lloyd (1932)
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