So You Want to Build a House (1948)

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Audience Score

45

So You Want to Build a House

NR 11 minMay 15th, 1948Comedy

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.

StarringGeorge O'HanlonArt GilmoreJane Harker

DirectorRichard L. Bare

WriterRichard L. Bare

Movie Details Where to Watch Full Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

George O'Hanlon

as Joe McDoakes

as Narrator (voice)

as Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

as Andy McGoon (uncredited)

as Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Ralph Littlefield

as Building Inspector (uncredited)

Francis J. Scheid

W

William Lava

Music

Richard L. Bare

Richard L. Bare

Gordon Hollingshead

R

Rex Steele

Editor

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 15th, 1948

Original Language:English

Production Companies:Richard L. Bare Productions

Movie Tags:nightmare

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