Live Wires
"They'll Short-Circuit Your Funnybone!"
Originally released in 1946. Live Wires is a comedy/crime film. directed by Phil Karlson. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, and Mike Mazurki
Synopsis
Slip gets fired from his job at a construction company for decking his boss. His sister, who got him a job at the company, is angry with him. Slip manages to get a job with the District Attorney serving warrants, as does Sach. Through his job, Slip finds out that all is not quite kosher at his old construction company, and that his sister may be in danger.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 12, 1946
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Leo Gorcey
as Terrence 'Slip' Mahoney
Huntz Hall
as 'Sach' Jones
Mike Mazurki
as Patsy 'Pat' Clark
Bobby Jordan
as Bobby
William Benedict
as Whitey (as Billy Benedict)
William Frambes
as Homer
Claudia Drake
as Jeanette
Pamela Blake
as Mary Mahoney
John Eldredge
as Herbert L. Sayers
Bernard Gorcey
as Jack Kane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Wires about?
Slip gets fired from his job at a construction company for decking his boss. His sister, who got him a job at the company, is angry with him. Slip manages to get a job with the District Attorney se...
Who directed Live Wires?
Live Wires was directed by Phil Karlson.
How long is Live Wires?
Live Wires has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Live Wires released?
Live Wires was released on January 12, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Live Wires?
The main cast of Live Wires includes Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Mike Mazurki, Bobby Jordan, William Benedict.