They Drive by Night

Just released from prison, petty crook Shorty Matthews (Emlyn Williams) made a beeline for his girlfriend's place--and found her garroted with a silk stocking. On the run as the prime suspect, Shorty has only a sympathetic truck driver (Allan Jeayes) and his ex's hooker chum (Anna Konstam) to help him flush out the murderer. Unusual and underseen, this atmospheric thriller also stars Ernest Thesiger, Anthony Holles, Ronald Shiner, William Hartnell; James Curtis adapted his novel for the screen. 79 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.