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So You Want to Build a House

1948-05-150h 11mComedy6.0/104 votes

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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Directed byRichard L. Bare

Original languageEnglish

Original release1948-05-15

ProductionUnited States of America

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George O'HanlonJoe McDoakes

Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)

Jane HarkerAlice McDoakes (uncredited)

Donald KerrAndy McGoon (uncredited)

Mike LallyOffice Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Ralph LittlefieldBuilding Inspector (uncredited)

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Charles MarshLoan Manager (uncredited)Howard M. MitchellAppraiser (uncredited)Ralph PetersHappy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)Clifton YoungHomer (uncredited)

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