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Feature film — 1948

So You Want to Build a House (1948)

6.00h 11mComedy

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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A high-signal pick with 4 votes.

Richard L. Bare Productions

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Director: Richard L. Bare

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Cast & crew

George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Art Gilmore as Narrator (voice)

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice)

Jane Harker as Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Jane Harker

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Donald Kerr as Andy McGoon (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Andy McGoon (uncredited)

Mike Lally as Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)

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Ralph Littlefield

Building Inspector (uncredited)

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Charles Marsh

Loan Manager (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell as Appraiser (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Appraiser (uncredited)

Ralph Peters as Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Ralph Peters

Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Clifton Young as Homer (uncredited)

Clifton Young

Homer (uncredited)

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