So You Want to Build a House

So You Want to Build a House(1948)

05/15/1948 (US)Comedy0h 11m
4.5

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.

Richard L. Bare

Director

Richard L. Bare

Writer

Top Billed Cast

George O'Hanlon

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Art Gilmore

Art Gilmore

Narrator (voice)

Jane Harker

Jane Harker

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

Donald Kerr

Andy McGoon (uncredited)

Mike Lally

Mike Lally

Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Ralph Littlefield

Ralph Littlefield

Building Inspector (uncredited)

Charles Marsh

Charles Marsh

Loan Manager (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Howard M. Mitchell

Appraiser (uncredited)

Ralph Peters

Ralph Peters

Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Clifton Young

Clifton Young

Homer (uncredited)

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Part of the So You Want... Collection

A collection of short films featuring Joe McDoakes in a variety of situations

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