Hold the Wire movie poster

Hold the Wire

October 23, 1936 0h 6m 6.8/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1936. Hold the Wire is a animation/comedy film. directed by Dave Fleischer. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, and Gus Wicke

Synopsis

Popeye is wooing Olive on the phone when Bluto comes over. He overhears, taps into the line, and impersonates Popeye. They proceed to have a high-wire fight on the telephone lines outside Olive's house.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 23, 1936 89 years ago
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Runtime 0h 6m 6 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fleischer Studios

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hold the Wire about?

Popeye is wooing Olive on the phone when Bluto comes over. He overhears, taps into the line, and impersonates Popeye. They proceed to have a high-wire fight on the telephone lines outside Olive's h...

Who directed Hold the Wire?

Hold the Wire was directed by Dave Fleischer.

How long is Hold the Wire?

Hold the Wire has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).

When was Hold the Wire released?

Hold the Wire was released on October 23, 1936 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hold the Wire?

The main cast of Hold the Wire includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Gus Wicke.