The Live Wire
"THE 'LIVE WIRE' HAS A SHOCK IN EVERY FOOT!"
Originally released in 1925. The Live Wire is a romance/comedy film. directed by Charles Hines. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Johnny Hines, Edmund Breese, and Mildred Ryan
Synopsis
The Great Maranelli, a stunting circus clown, falls instantly in love when he sees Dorothy Langdon, who does not think too much of him and lets him know it. He is so smitten that his works suffers to the extent that he is soon just a hobo drifting along the open road. When he again encounters Dorothy, she gets him a job as a salesman with her father's light-and-power company, and proves to be a a real "live-wire" salesman. He is then put in charge of the lighting in an amusement park being built under Dorothy's supervision, and trouble comes many directions, guided by Dorothy's cad fiancée who wants to make the stock in the project worthless so he can buy it cheaply.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- C.C. Burr Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Live Wire about?
The Great Maranelli, a stunting circus clown, falls instantly in love when he sees Dorothy Langdon, who does not think too much of him and lets him know it. He is so smitten that his works suffers ...
Who directed The Live Wire?
The Live Wire was directed by Charles Hines.
How long is The Live Wire?
The Live Wire has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Live Wire released?
The Live Wire was released on September 20, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Live Wire?
The main cast of The Live Wire includes Johnny Hines, Edmund Breese, Mildred Ryan, J. Barney Sherry, Flora Finch.