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“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.
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Emlyn Williams
Shorty Matthews
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Ernest Thesiger
Walter Hoover
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Anna Konstam
Molly O'Neill
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Allan Jeayes
Wally Mason
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Anthony Holles
Murray
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Ronald Shiner
Charlie
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William Hartnell
Bus Conductor
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Joe Cunningham
Detective Pryor
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Hyma Beckley
Newspaper Seller (Uncredited)
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Edgar Driver
Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)
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Vi Kaley
Flower Seller (Uncredited)
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Simon Lack
Roy Allen, Brother of Man to be Executed (Uncredited)
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Basil McGrail
Lorry Driver at Crash Scene (Uncredited)
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George Merritt
Detective (Uncredited)
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Bernard Miles
Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
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Frederick Piper
Bartender (Uncredited)
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Philip Ray
Lorry Driver Attacking Molly (Uncredited)
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Charles Rolfe
Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
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Leonard Sharp
Card Player at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
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George Street
Detective at Billiard Halls (Uncredited)
