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So You Want to Build a House

Richard L. Bare

1948 • 11m

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.

Cast

George O'Hanlon

George O'HanlonJoe McDoakes

Art Gilmore

Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)

Jane Harker

Jane HarkerAlice McDoakes (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Donald KerrAndy McGoon (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Mike LallyOffice Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Ralph LittlefieldBuilding Inspector (uncredited)

Charles MarshLoan Manager (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Howard M. MitchellAppraiser (uncredited)

Ralph Peters

Ralph PetersHappy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Clifton Young

Clifton YoungHomer (uncredited)

Crew

Richard L. Bare

Richard L. BareDirector

William Lava

William LavaMusic

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