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So You Want to Build a House

May 15, 1948 · 11m
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Comedy

PLOT

In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes is evicted from his apartment and decides to build his own home. As the project progresses, his dream house turns into a nightmare.

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CAST

George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Jane Harker
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
Andy McGoon (uncredited)
Mike Lally
Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)
Ralph Littlefield
Building Inspector (uncredited)
Charles Marsh
Loan Manager (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
Appraiser (uncredited)
Directed by Richard L. Bare

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Richard L. Bare Productions
Country
US

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