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Feature film — 1940

They Drive by Night (1940)

6.91h 35mDrama — Crime — Thriller

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.

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A high-signal pick with 142 votes.

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Director: Raoul Walsh

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Cast & crew

George Raft as Joe Fabrini

George Raft

Joe Fabrini

Ann Sheridan as Cassie Hartley

Ann Sheridan

Cassie Hartley

Ida Lupino as Lana Carlsen

Ida Lupino

Lana Carlsen

Humphrey Bogart as Paul Fabrini

Humphrey Bogart

Paul Fabrini

Gale Page as Pearl Fabrini

Gale Page

Pearl Fabrini

Alan Hale as Ed Carlsen

Alan Hale

Ed Carlsen

Roscoe Karns as Irish McGurn

Roscoe Karns

Irish McGurn

Joyce Compton as Sue Carter (uncredited)

Joyce Compton

Sue Carter (uncredited)

John Litel as Harry McNamara

John Litel

Harry McNamara

George Tobias as George Rondolos

George Tobias

George Rondolos

Henry O'Neill as District Attorney (uncredited)

Henry O'Neill

District Attorney (uncredited)

Frank Faylen as Driver in Cafe (uncredited)

Frank Faylen

Driver in Cafe (uncredited)

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