When I first saw this, it was called "The Road to Frisco", and I often wondered why it was never shown on TV, until I saw it recently under its correct title. A very good cast (George Raft excepted) with Humphrey Bogart being forced into a secondary role, while Ann Sheridan does her usual good job as the diner waitress, and an old favourite of mine Gale Page getting a decent role at last! The story was good, but the highlight was the over-the-top scene with Ida Lupino in Court - by today's standards it was overacting, but at the time it was a brilliant performance. The supporting cast headed by Warner stalwart Alan Hale added a lot, and would have been a lot better with a capable actor in the Raft role.
Review of They Drive by Night
