Hold the Wire (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1936, Hold the Wire is a comedy and animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hold the Wire stars Jack Mercer as Popeye (voice) (uncredited), Mae Questel as Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited) and Gus Wickie as Bluto (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Hold the Wire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hold the Wire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hold the Wire tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hold the Wire (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hold the Wire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hold the Wire worth watching?
- Hold the Wire holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hold the Wire?
- Hold the Wire stars Jack Mercer, Mae Questel and Gus Wickie.
- When was Hold the Wire released?
- Hold the Wire was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.