Hold the Wire(1936)
Hold the Wire 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.
Hold the Wire (1936) is a animation and comedy film directed by Dave Fleischer, released on October 23, 1936 with a runtime of 6m. It stars Jack Mercer, Mae Questel and Gus Wicke. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave Fleischer
- Producers:
- Max Fleischer
- Composer:
- Sammy Timberg
- Production:
- Fleischer Studios
- Status:
- Released
Hold the Wire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Mercer
as Popeye (voice) (uncredited)
Mae Questel
as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
- Gus Wicke
Gus Wicke
as Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Dave Fleischer, produced by Max Fleischer.
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Hold the Wire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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Hold the Wire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hold the Wire online?
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Who stars in Hold the Wire?
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The main cast of Hold the Wire (1936) includes Jack Mercer, Mae Questel and Gus Wicke. The film was directed by Dave Fleischer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hold the Wire released?
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Hold the Wire was released on October 23, 1936 and runs for 6m.
Is Hold the Wire worth watching?
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Hold the Wire (1936) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.