If you really like black and white comedies from the 30s and 40s — well, you have probably seen this one! I know I did many (many) years ago, but I recently had a chance to watch it again. It was worth the time. It features Cary Grant and Myrna Loy doing what they do best. He is a wisecracking husband and father who seems smart at times, but slightly daft at other times. He loves his wife and kids, but gives them a…
Top Cast
Cary Grant
Jim Blandings
Myrna Loy
Muriel Blandings
Melvyn Douglas
Bill Cole
Reginald Denny
Simms
Sharyn Moffett
Joan Blandings
Connie Marshall
Betsy Blandings
Louise Beavers
Gussie
Ian Wolfe
Smith
Harry Shannon
Tesander
Tito Vuolo
Mr. Zucca
Nestor Paiva
Joe Appollonio
Jason Robards Sr.
John Retch
Lurene Tuttle
Mary
Lex Barker
Carpenter Foreman
Emory Parnell
Mr. PeDelford
Stanley Andrews
Mr. Murphy (uncredited)
Reviews
This is a simple comedy about a family living in downtown Manhattan who decide to relocate to a delightful old house in loads of acres in rural Maine. Problem is, they buy a house that the wind could blow down and soon enough are on a roller-coaster ride building a new home whilst being simultaneously fleeced by just about everyone. Cary Grant is great; his dialogue is frequently pithy and the on-screen rapport…
FAQ about Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
What is Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House about?
An advertising executive dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems.
When was Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House released?
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House was released in 1948.
What genres does Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House belong to?
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?
The cast of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House includes Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Reginald Denny, Sharyn Moffett.