They Drive By Night (1938) - Page 2 - Britmovie

samkydd · 21-01-2006, 09:44 PM

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(Paul E @ Jan 18 2006, 10:21 AM)
Anybody know if this available in either DVD or video?

I can't find it anywhere, which is a shame because it was recommended to me as a great film and I'd love to see it!

DB7 · 21-01-2006, 10:23 PM

Send Aphra a PM.

kerosene · 01-01-2007, 10:34 AM

My first post after recently joining and here's hoping someone can help.
I'd love to be able to get a copy of They Drive By Night (the Brit film from 1938 with Emlyn Williams) which I've not seen for years or been able to find anywhere.
A copy from a TV broadcast would be fine, VHS transfer etc.
If anyone can help then please get in touch. Thanks !

Third Man · 19-04-2008, 09:22 PM

I am looking for a good clean print of this film on DVD, anyone have one. I know there's a print doing the rounds in the US but it's appalling quality.

Simon

DB7 · 19-04-2008, 09:36 PM

An 80s Channel4 off-air copy is probably the best you'll find.

Third Man · 19-04-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DB7

An 80s Channel4 off-air copy is probably the best you'll find.

Thank you

Simon

D Cairns · 19-04-2008, 10:01 PM

I have one -- originally recorded by Lindsay Anderson! You can see some screen-grabs here:
Things I read off the screen in “They Drive By Night” « SHADOWPLAY
Send me a PM if this looks adequate.

zandycap · 20-04-2008, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D Cairns

I have one -- originally recorded by Lindsay Anderson! You can see some screen-grabs here:
Things I read off the screen in “They Drive By Night” « SHADOWPLAY
Send me a PM if this looks adequate.

Thats a fine Blog there. Very interesting!

Mr Martin · 20-04-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Third Man

I am looking for a good clean print of this film on DVD, anyone have one. I know there's a print doing the rounds in the US but it's appalling quality.

Simon

Presumably you are referring to the British Title, and not the US film of the same name issued about the same time. I think the BFI/National Archives have restored a print of the British film - that was the version shown on Telly back in the 1980's - unfortunately I did not tape it. Very annoying as this is a film also on my wants list

Perhaps hopefully, it may be released in the shops on DVD, as it is an excellent film.

01-01-2007, 10:34 AM	#18
kerosene Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 3 Country: iTrader: (0)	They Drive By Night 1938 British Film My first post after recently joining and here's hoping someone can help. I'd love to be able to get a copy of They Drive By Night (the Brit film from 1938 with Emlyn Williams) which I've not seen for years or been able to find anywhere. A copy from a TV broadcast would be fine, VHS transfer etc. If anyone can help then please get in touch. Thanks !

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Third Man Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ipswich Posts: 172 Country: iTrader: (0)	They Drive by Night (1938) I am looking for a good clean print of this film on DVD, anyone have one. I know there's a print doing the rounds in the US but it's appalling quality. Simon

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DB7 Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shrops Posts: 5,757 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	Send Aphra a PM.

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DB7 Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shrops Posts: 5,757 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	An 80s Channel4 off-air copy is probably the best you'll find.

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D Cairns Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 448 Country: iTrader: (0)	I have one -- originally recorded by Lindsay Anderson! You can see some screen-grabs here: Things I read off the screen in “They Drive By Night” « SHADOWPLAY Send me a PM if this looks adequate.