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So You Want to Build a House

May 15, 1948
0h 11m
★ 4.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Richard L. Bare Productions

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Cast

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

George O'Hanlon

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice)

Art Gilmore

Jane Harker

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Jane Harker

Donald Kerr

Andy McGoon (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Mike Lally

Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Ralph Littlefield

Building Inspector (uncredited)

Ralph Littlefield

Charles Marsh

Loan Manager (uncredited)

Charles Marsh

Howard M. Mitchell

Appraiser (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Ralph Peters

Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Ralph Peters

Clifton Young

Homer (uncredited)

Clifton Young