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01/12/1938 Crime, Thriller 1h 24m
60
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Overview

“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.

  1. Arthur B. Woods

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Emlyn Williams

    Shorty Matthews

  2. Ernest Thesiger

    Walter Hoover

  3. Anna Konstam

    Molly O'Neill

  4. Allan Jeayes

    Wally Mason

  5. Anthony Holles

    Murray

  6. Ronald Shiner

    Charlie

  7. William Hartnell

    Bus Conductor

  8. Joe Cunningham

    Detective Pryor

  9. Yolande Terrell

    Marge

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-06-20
Emyln Williams ("Shorty") puts in a strong performance in this solidly produced British crime noir. Released from jail, he sets off to reunite with his girlfriend - only what he finds causes him to flee. Trying to stay one step ahead of the pursuing law, he travels the length of the country by hitching lifts from various truck drivers and in itself, that provides us with some interesting escapades and a few enjoyable cameos, before he he hooks up with his friend '"Molly" (Anna Konstam) and they try to establish his innocence. One thing neither of them bargained on, was their encounter with the...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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