So You Want to Build a House
Movie
So You Want to Build a House
Movie
- Title:So You Want to Build a House
- User score:4.5
- Release date:1948-05-15
- Genres:Comedy
- Country:United States of America
- Language:English
- Budget:$0
- Revenue:$0
- Runtime:11 min
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.
Top Cast

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)

Howard M. Mitchell
Appraiser (uncredited)

Ralph Peters
Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Clifton Young
Homer (uncredited)
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