description They Drive by Night Overview
They Drive by Night is a 1940 crime drama directed by Raoul Walsh and starring George Raft and Ann Sheridan. The story centers around two struggling truck drivers embroiled in criminal activity. It was adapted from A.I. Bezzerides’ novel, originally titled Long Haul, which gained popularity after its film release.
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info They Drive by Night Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1940 |
help They Drive by Night FAQ
Who are Joe and Paul Fabrini in They Drive by Night?
George Raft and Humphrey Bogart play independent truck-driving brothers struggling with debt, dangerous schedules, and predatory freight buyers. A serious road accident eventually forces Paul out of the business.
Why does Lana Carlsen become obsessed with Joe?
Lana, played by Ida Lupino, wants Joe even though he rejects her and remains loyal to his friend and employer, Ed Carlsen. Her obsession leads to murder and an attempt to frame Joe.
What novel inspired They Drive by Night?
The trucking portions derive from A. I. Bezzerides' novel Long Haul. The later murder plot also reworks material Warner Bros. had previously filmed in Bordertown.
Is They Drive by Night an early film noir?
It is often discussed as a bridge between Warner Bros. working-class melodrama and the emerging noir style. Raoul Walsh's 1940 film combines trucking realism with murder, sexual obsession, and courtroom suspense.
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