So You Want to Build a House

So You Want to Build a House

11 mins | Comedy | May 15, 1948

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.

So You Want to Build a House

11 mins | Comedy | May 15, 1948

So You Want to Build a House
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.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers Richard L. Bare Productions
Original title So You Want to Build a House
Directors Richard L. Bare
Writers Richard L. Bare

Cast

George O'Hanlon

as Joe McDoakes

Art Gilmore

as Narrator (voice)

Jane Harker

as Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Donald Kerr

as Andy McGoon (uncredited)

Mike Lally

as Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)

Ralph Littlefield

as Building Inspector (uncredited)

Charles Marsh

as Loan Manager (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

as Appraiser (uncredited)

Ralph Peters

as Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)

Clifton Young

as Homer (uncredited)