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Live Wires

5.619461h 5mNRMovieComedyCrimeThriller

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…

DirectorPhil Karlson
WritersDore Schary·Tim Ryan

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Cast · Directed by Phil Karlson

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

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Live Wires — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Live Wires?

Live Wires is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome and Plex Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Live Wires on Netflix?

No, Live Wires is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Fawesome.

Is Live Wires on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Live Wires is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Live Wires for free?

Live Wires is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to Live Wires?

Yes — Live Wires is followed by In Fast Company (1946) in the Bowery Boys Collection.

Is there a prequel to Live Wires?

Live Wires is the first film in the Bowery Boys Collection.

Is Live Wires part of a trilogy?

No — Live Wires is part of the Bowery Boys Collection, which has 48 films.

How many movies are in the Bowery Boys Collection?

There are 48 films in the Bowery Boys Collection: Live Wires (1946), In Fast Company (1946), Bowery Bombshell (1946), Spook Busters (1946), Mr. Hex (1946), Hard Boiled Mahoney (1947), News Hounds (1947), Bowery Buckaroos (1947), Angels' Alley (1948), Jinx Money (1948), Smuggler's Cove (1948), Trouble Makers (1948), Fighting Fools (1949), Hold That Baby! (1949), Angels in Disguise (1949), Master Minds (1949), Blonde Dynamite (1950), Lucky Losers (1950), Triple Trouble (1950), Blues Busters (1950), Bowery Battalion (1951), Ghost Chasers (1951), Let's Go Navy! (1951), Crazy Over Horses (1951), Hold That Line (1952), Here Come the Marines (1952), Feudin' Fools (1952), No Holds Barred (1952), Jalopy (1953), Loose in London (1953), Clipped Wings (1953), Private Eyes (1953), Paris Playboys (1954), The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters (1954), Jungle Gents (1954), Bowery to Bagdad (1955), High Society (1955), Spy Chasers (1955), Jail Busters (1955), Dig That Uranium (1955), Crashing Las Vegas (1956), Fighting Trouble (1956), Hot Shots (1956), Hold That Hypnotist (1957), Spook Chasers (1957), Looking for Danger (1957), Up In Smoke (1957) and In the Money (1958).