Movie: So You Want to Build a House

Top 10 Billed Cast

George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Art Gilmore
Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice)

Jane Harker
Jane Harker

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Donald Kerr
Donald Kerr

Andy McGoon (uncredited)

Mike Lally
Mike Lally

Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Ralph Littlefield
Ralph Littlefield

Building Inspector (uncredited)

Charles Marsh
Charles Marsh

Loan Manager (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell
Howard M. Mitchell

Appraiser (uncredited)

Ralph Peters
Ralph Peters

Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Clifton Young
Clifton Young

Homer (uncredited)

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1948-05-15

  • Average

    4.5

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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