Live Wires(1946)
They'll Short-Circuit Your Funnybone!
Live Wires 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.
Live Wires (1946) is a comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Phil Karlson, released on January 12, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Mike Mazurki and Bobby Jordan. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Phil Karlson
- Writers:
- Dore Schary, Tim Ryan, Josef Mischel
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Live Wires Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Phil Karlson, written by Dore Schary, Tim Ryan and Josef Mischel.
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Live Wires Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Live Wires – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Live Wires online?
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Live Wires (1946) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Live Wires?
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The main cast of Live Wires (1946) includes Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Mike Mazurki, Bobby Jordan and William Benedict. The film was directed by Phil Karlson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Live Wires released?
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Live Wires was released on January 12, 1946 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Live Wires worth watching?
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Live Wires (1946) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.