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They Drive by Night (Snap case) (1940)

George Raft , Humphrey Bogart , Crane Wilbur , Raoul Walsh  |  NR |  DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: George Raft, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, Gale Page
  • Directors: Crane Wilbur, Raoul Walsh
  • Writers: Crane Wilbur, A.I. Bezzerides, Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay
  • Producers: Hal B. Wallis, Mark Hellinger
  • Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 1.0)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: November 4, 2003
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000B1OGF
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,419 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "They Drive by Night (Snap case)" on IMDb

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By turns hard-nosed and ribald, They Drive by Night smashes through a vintage Warner Bros. yarn about truck drivers, the Depression, and one duplicitous dame. The opening reels are a forceful look at the dangerous lives of independent truckers (George Raft and Humphrey Bogart as brothers--Bogie in the supporting role, though he would soon eclipse Raft in Hollywood), battling the system and the economy. The final section veers into a less exciting murder frame-up, but Ida Lupino is so delicious as the Black Widow, it works. The robust humor of director Raoul Walsh dominates the film, with some truly hilarious double entendres aimed at outfoxing the censors. At the center of many such one-liners is Ann Sheridan, as a waitress who slings more than hash. It's close to being a classic, and the road sequences are as vital as those in The Grapes of Wrath, made the same year. --Robert Horton

Product Description

George Raft and Humphrey Bogart share a driving ambition in They Drive by Night, a feisty tale of brothers trying to make a go of their independent trucking enterprise. Ann Sheridan plays a truck-stop waitress who can dish both the daily special and the patter. And Ida Lupino is the headstrong executive who mixes business and romance with murder. With Bogart again riding shotgun en route to leading-man stardom (a stature he would achieve the following year) and Raft handling the wheel in one of his best roles of the decade, this fine example of Warner Bros. social-conscience filmmaking (directed by Raoul Walsh) proved a sturdy vehicle for both actors. The movie proved even more fortuitous for Lupino. Her courtoom scene of babbling derangement made her a celebrated "overnight" sensation that resulted in a seven-year studio contract for her. Year: 1940 Director: Raoul Walsh Starring: George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, Humphrey Bogart, Special Feature: Original Theatrical Trailer B&W/93 Mins.

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Bottom line - This is a very good film. Dr. James Gardner  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I highly recommend this to fans of great classics. Dave  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars "The doors made me do it! The doors made me do it!" March 19, 2004
By Dave
Format:DVD
This awesome classic starts out as a drama about the hard lives of truckers but ends up being a sort of film noir! Ann Sheridan was perfectly cast as a sassy independant woman, & I loved seeing George Raft & Humphrey Bogart playing brothers! And of course let's not forget Ida Lupino, one of the best (& craziest) femme fatales of all time! Also there's Alan Hale, who adds a whole lot of humor to the mix! I won't go into the plot b/c other reviews have fully explained the plot, but I will say that you definitely need to add this gem to your dvd collection! Be aware that the real star of the film is George Raft, despite the misleading cover art, which tries to cash in on Bogey's fame. This wasn't disappointing to me at all, though. I thought George Raft was cool! I highly recommend this to fans of great classics.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Watch Lupino Go April 7, 2000
Format:VHS Tape
They Drive By Night has a lot going for it. It's directed by Raoul Walsh, who knew how to make a tough guy movie, yet give it some heart. It has two of the screen's great tough guys, George Raft and Humphrey Bogart. It also has two of the screen's best tough guy girlfriends, Ann Sheridan and Ida Lupino. And it has some really great dialogue that time has not dated. It's the story of two truckers who are brothers, and it looks at the difficulties facing truckers (sleeplessness that can lead to accidents, suppliers that don't pay up, etc). Bogart and Raft are good as the brothers, although Raft doesn't have much of a range as an actor. Raft hooks up with Sheridan, a woman who can hold her own with any trucker. Sheridan plays her with just the right mix of outward toughness, but decency and tenderness, too. Unfortunately, Lupino wants Raft, and she won't be denied what she wants. Lupino gives the performance that you'll remember from this film. She becomes more intense with every scene, and by her last scene, she reaches a level that is amazing to behold. With Lupino's performance and the great dialogue, They Drive By Night is a Warner Brothers' film that should be seen.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Hidden Gem! April 11, 2001
Format:VHS Tape
They Drive by Night was so much fun to discover! Anyone who likes old movies will enjoy seeing this one. With Bogie as George Raft's little brother, working together as truckers, and the wonderfully wicked Ida Lupino married to the blissfully ignorant Alan Hale, this movie was a joy to watch from start to finish.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Raft driving movie
This movie is very good and especially heart warming for our family as my husband showed it to the children and loved their reaction to it.
Published 2 months ago by Candice Louise
5.0 out of 5 stars One great movie
they do not make movies like this anymore ...it is one of my favorites ......I buy more of the older movies because they are so well done ...Thanks to TMC .. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Just Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars Raft & Bogey together.
Just a fun popcorn muncher from Raoul Walsh. The location settings make for a great view into 1940's California and Ida Lupino is at her shrewish conniving best.
Published 4 months ago by Ron A. Work
4.0 out of 5 stars Add this one!
What a great film! I love George Raft so for me to see him in something more than a ganster was a treat! Bogart was believable in his part too. Nice change for both! Read more
Published 4 months ago by angels63
5.0 out of 5 stars A+
Great item, I enjoyed it and am well pleased with my purcase. It was well worth the price, thank you.
Published 4 months ago by Homeboy Jose
3.0 out of 5 stars Two Warner Bros. Melodramas for the Price of One!
An overrated potboiler, "They Drive by Night" (1940) turns a gritty look at truckers into a noir melodrama lifted from 1935's "Bordertown. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Scott T. Rivers
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant thriller !
The hard times of disemployment and existential hopeless are mirrored by Raoul Walsh -one of my five favorite Noir filmakers- in this well told script of two truck drivers brothers... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Hiram Gomez Pardo
5.0 out of 5 stars They Drive By Night Movie Purchase
Very happy with this transaction, great movie in great condition arrived quickly. I would definitely work with this customer again. Thank you!
Published 17 months ago by Laura Maccione
4.0 out of 5 stars Good melodrama from 40s
"They Drive by Night" (1940) is a black and white melodrama from Raoul Walsh with a great cast that includes George Raft, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino, and Alan Hale. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr. James Gardner
4.0 out of 5 stars A crowd pleaser but with something extra
A very interesting mix of blue collar and white collar, as Raft and Bogart struggle as truckers driving and living on fumes and at the mercy of heartless, greedy owners and staying... Read more
Published on February 6, 2011 by Phil S.
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