They Drive by Night (1940) — Perfery

(1940)Directed by Raoul Walsh95 minDrama, Crime, Thriller

“No picture in 1940 will have bigger thrills!”

Joe and Paul Fabrini are Wildcat, or independent, truck drivers who have their own small one-truck business. The Fabrini boys constantly battle distributors, rivals and loan collectors, while trying to make a success of their transport company.

George Raftas Joe Fabrini

Ann Sheridanas Cassie Hartley

Ida Lupinoas Lana Carlsen

Humphrey Bogartas Paul Fabrini

Gale Pageas Pearl Fabrini

Alan Haleas Ed Carlsen

Roscoe Karnsas Irish McGurn

Joyce Comptonas Sue Carter (uncredited)

John Litelas Harry McNamara

George Tobiasas George Rondolos

Henry O'Neillas District Attorney (uncredited)

Frank Faylenas Driver in Cafe (uncredited)

Eddie Acuffas Driver in Cafe (uncredited)

William Bendixas Driver Watching Pinball Game (uncredited)

Lillian Yarboas Chloe, Lana's Maid (uncredited)

Dorothea Kentas Sue (uncredited)

Marie Blakeas Waitress (uncredited)

Vera Lewisas Landlady (uncredited)

Charles Haltonas Farnsworth (uncredited)

Chet Brandenburgas Man Griping at Farnsworth (uncredited)

Eddy Chandleras Driver (uncredited)

Richard Claytonas Young Man (uncredited)

Eddie Fetherstonas Driver in Cafe (uncredited)

Pat Flahertyas Driver in Cafe (uncredited)