25 Jun 2017
The Marker
Noir thriller about a criminal seeking redemption by tracking down the daughter of the woman he killed. Along the way he is haunted by his guilt in the guise of the woman's ghost.
They Drive by Night
“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.
Top Billed Cast
Emlyn Williams Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes Wally Mason
Anthony Holles Murray
Ronald Shiner Charlie
William Hartnell Bus Conductor
Joe Cunningham Detective Pryor
Yolande Terrell Marge
Jennie Hartley Landlady
Kitty de Legh Mrs. Mason
Julie Barrie Pauline
Hyma Beckley Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)
William John Davies Youth (Uncredited)
Edgar Driver Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)
Vi Kaley Flower Seller (Uncredited)
Simon Lack Roy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)
Basil McGrail Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)
George Merritt Detective (Uncredited)
Bernard Miles Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
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