“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.
Emlyn Williams
as Shorty Matthews
Ernest Thesiger
as Walter Hoover
Anna Konstam
as Molly O'Neill
Allan Jeayes
as Wally Mason
Anthony Holles
as Murray
Ronald Shiner
as Charlie
William Hartnell
as Bus Conductor
Joe Cunningham
as Detective Pryor
Yolande Terrell
as Marge
Jennie Hartley
as Landlady
Kitty de Legh
as Mrs. Mason
Julie Barrie
as Pauline
