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So You Want to Build a House

Plot: 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
Release Date: Saturday, May 15 1948
75 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of George O'HanlonGeorge O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon was
35 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Joe McDoakes'.
Sat, Nov 23 1912 –
Sat, Feb 11 1989
Portrait of Art GilmoreArt Gilmore
Art Gilmore was
36 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 18 1912 –
Sat, Sep 25 2010
Portrait of Jane HarkerJane Harker
Jane Harker was
25 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Alice McDoakes (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 01 1922 –
Fri, Jul 21 2000
Portrait of Donald KerrDonald Kerr
Donald Kerr was
56 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Andy McGoon (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 04 1891 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Mike LallyMike Lally
Mike Lally was
47 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 01 1900 –
Fri, Feb 15 1985
Portrait of Ralph LittlefieldRalph Littlefield
Ralph Littlefield was
47 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Building Inspector (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 31 1901 –
Tue, Dec 27 1977
Portrait of Charles MarshCharles Marsh
Charles Marsh was
54 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Loan Manager (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 04 1893 –
Sun, Mar 08 1953
Portrait of Howard M. MitchellHoward M. Mitchell
Howard M. Mitchell was
64 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Appraiser (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 11 1883 –
Thu, Oct 09 1958
Portrait of Ralph PetersRalph Peters
Ralph Peters was
45 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 03 1902 –
Sun, Apr 12 1959
Portrait of Clifton YoungClifton Young
Clifton Young was
30 in So You Want to Build a House
as 'Homer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 15 1917 –
Mon, Sep 10 1951

Crew

Portrait of Richard L. BareRichard L. Bare
Director, Writer
Richard L. Bare was
34 in So You Want to Build a House
Tue, Aug 12 1913 –
Sat, Mar 28 2015
Portrait of Wesley AndersonWesley Anderson
Director of Photography
Wesley Anderson was
51 in So You Want to Build a House
Wed, Dec 23 1896 –
Thu, Nov 17 1960
Portrait of Gordon HollingsheadGordon Hollingshead
Producer
Gordon Hollingshead was
56 in So You Want to Build a House
Fri, Jan 08 1892 –
Tue, Jul 08 1952
Portrait of Rex SteeleRex Steele
Editor
Rex Steele was
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Portrait of William LavaWilliam Lava
Music
William Lava was
37 in So You Want to Build a House
Sat, Mar 18 1911 –
Sat, Feb 20 1971
Portrait of Francis J. ScheidFrancis J. Scheid
Sound
Francis J. Scheid was
40 in So You Want to Build a House
Tue, Jul 23 1907 –
Tue, Jun 01 1999
Portrait of Roland E. Hill Sr.Roland E. Hill Sr.
Art Direction
Roland E. Hill Sr. was
53 in So You Want to Build a House
Fri, Feb 01 1895 –
Mon, Nov 10 1986