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Live Wires (1946)

Movie ★ 5.6 65 min

Comedy Crime Thriller

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.

Phil Karlson Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 12, 1946
Runtime
65 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0038699
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Themes

Cast

Leo Gorcey Leo Gorcey Terrence 'Slip' Mahoney Huntz Hall Huntz Hall 'Sach' Jones Mike Mazurki Mike Mazurki Patsy 'Pat' Clark Bobby Jordan Bobby Jordan Bobby William Benedict William Benedict Whitey (as Billy Benedict) William Frambes William Frambes Homer Claudia Drake Claudia Drake Jeanette Pamela Blake Pamela Blake Mary Mahoney John Eldredge John Eldredge Herbert L. Sayers Bernard Gorcey Bernard Gorcey Jack Kane

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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 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.
Who directed Live Wires?
Live Wires was directed by Phil Karlson.
Who stars in Live Wires?
Live Wires stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Mike Mazurki, Bobby Jordan.
When was Live Wires released?
Live Wires is a 1946 comedy, crime, thriller film.
Where can I watch Live Wires?
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