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So You Want to Build a House

So You Want to Build a House

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Comedy
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1948-05-15
⌚ Running Time: 11 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 4.5

Beloved Cast

George O'Hanlon original image
Joe McDoakes
George O'Hanlon
Art Gilmore original image
Narrator (voice)
Art Gilmore
Jane Harker original image
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Jane Harker
Donald Kerr original image
Andy McGoon (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
Mike Lally original image
Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)
Mike Lally
Ralph Littlefield original image
Building Inspector (uncredited)
Ralph Littlefield
Charles Marsh original image
Loan Manager (uncredited)
Charles Marsh
Howard M. Mitchell original image
Appraiser (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
Ralph Peters original image
Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)
Ralph Peters
Clifton Young original image
Homer (uncredited)
Clifton Young

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