So You Want to Build a House

6.0 1948 11 min
Comedy

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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Director
Richard L. Bare
Writer
Richard L. Bare

Cast

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

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