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So You Want to Build a House

1948
Directed byRichard L. Bare
0h 11m

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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George O'HanlonJoe McDoakesArt GilmoreNarrator (voice)
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Jane Harker
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Donald KerrAndy McGoon (uncredited)
Mike LallyOffice Worker at Desk (uncredited)
Ralph LittlefieldBuilding Inspector (uncredited)
Charles MarshLoan Manager (uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellAppraiser (uncredited)
Ralph PetersHappy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)
Clifton YoungHomer (uncredited)
DETAILS
GENRES
Comedy
STATUSReleased
RATING
4.5

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