United Kingdom / Oct 28, 1937 / London
The Live Wire (1938)
Directed by Herbert Brenon
59minruntime
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Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Two professors who hire a sailor to lead them on a treasure hunt, and they soon find themselves in a dangerous situation involving pirates. The sailor, Bill, initially struggles to remember the location of the ruins, but eventually discovers a lost city and civilization. The professors and sailor then find themselves fighting for their lives against pirates to escape the island alive.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| C.M. Hallard | Sir George Dawson |
| John Singer | Boy |
| Kathleen Kelly | Phoebe |
| H.F. Maltby | Hodgson |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Live Wire |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | British Lion Film Corporation |
| Release date | 13 giugno 1938 |
| Production | Herbert Wynne |
| Writer | Stafford Dickens, Leslie Howard Gordon |
| Cinematography | George Stretton |
| Assistant directors | Herbert Brenon |
| Camera operators | George Stretton |
| Additional photography | George Stretton |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jun 13, 1938
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