“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.
Stars: Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam, Allan Jeayes, Anthony Holles, Ronald Shiner
Crew: Arthur B. Woods (Director), Leslie Norman (Editor), Basil Emmott (Director of Photography), James Curtis (Novel), Derek N. Twist (Screenplay), Paul Gangelin (Screenplay)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Studio: First National Film Distributors
Runtime: 84 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Dec 01, 1938
IMDb: 5.2
Keywords:british noir
