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Hold the Wire
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Hold the Wire

1936-10-23 · 6 min · ★ 7.2

Animation · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Dave Fleischer
Production companies
Fleischer Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack MercerJack MercerPopeye (voice) (uncredited)
Mae QuestelMae QuestelOlive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
Gus WickeBluto (voice) (uncredited)

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