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Film / 1948
So You Want to Build a House
Directed by
Richard L. Bare
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.
The story
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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Cast
George O'HanlonJoe McDoakes
Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)
Jane HarkerAlice McDoakes (uncredited)
Donald KerrAndy McGoon (uncredited)
Mike LallyOffice Worker at Desk (uncredited)
Ralph LittlefieldBuilding Inspector (uncredited)
Charles MarshLoan Manager (uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellAppraiser (uncredited)
Ralph PetersHappy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)
Clifton YoungHomer (uncredited)
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