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So You Want to Build a House (1948)

6/10 1948 11m Released

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'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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FAQ about So You Want to Build a House

What is So You Want to Build a House about?
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.
When was So You Want to Build a House released?
So You Want to Build a House was released in 1948.
What genres does So You Want to Build a House belong to?
So You Want to Build a House is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in So You Want to Build a House?
The cast of So You Want to Build a House includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jane Harker, Donald Kerr, Mike Lally.