Movie: So You Want to Be a Plumber

Top 4 Billed Cast

George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Rodney Bell
Rodney Bell

Marvin (uncredited)

Phyllis Coates
Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Margie Liszt
Margie Liszt

Hairdresser (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes decides he should become a plumber.

  • Release Date

    1951-11-10

  • Average

    3

  • Rating:

    1.5 starts

  • Tagline

  • Genres

    Comedy

  • Languages:

    English

  • Keywords

    plumbing

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