Where to watch They Drive by Night (1938) in the UK
They Drive by Night (1938) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
“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.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in They Drive by Night.
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Emlyn WilliamsShorty Matthews -
Ernest ThesigerWalter Hoover -
Anna KonstamMolly O'Neill -
Allan JeayesWally Mason -
Anthony HollesMurray
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Ronald ShinerCharlie -
William HartnellBus Conductor -
Joe CunninghamDetective Pryor
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They Drive by Night (1938) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
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