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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Plot: An advertising executive dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems.
Release Date: Thursday, March 25 1948
76 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Cary GrantCary Grant
Cary Grant was
44 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Jim Blandings'.
Mon, Jan 18 1904 –
Sat, Nov 29 1986
Portrait of Myrna LoyMyrna Loy
Myrna Loy was
42 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Muriel Blandings'.
Wed, Aug 02 1905 –
Tue, Dec 14 1993
Portrait of Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas
Melvyn Douglas was
46 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Bill Cole'.
Fri, Apr 05 1901 –
Tue, Aug 04 1981
Portrait of Reginald DennyReginald Denny
Reginald Denny was
56 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Henry L. Simms'.
Thu, Nov 19 1891 –
Fri, Jun 16 1967
Portrait of Sharyn MoffettSharyn Moffett
Sharyn Moffett was
11 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Joan Blandings'.
Sat, Sep 12 1936 –
Thu, Dec 23 2021
Portrait of Connie MarshallConnie Marshall
Connie Marshall was
14 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Betsy Blandings'.
Fri, Apr 28 1933 –
Tue, May 22 2001
Portrait of Louise BeaversLouise Beavers
Louise Beavers was
46 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Gussie'.
Sat, Mar 08 1902 –
Fri, Oct 26 1962
Portrait of Ian WolfeIan Wolfe
Ian Wolfe was
51 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Smith'.
Wed, Nov 04 1896 –
Thu, Jan 23 1992
Portrait of Harry ShannonHarry Shannon
Harry Shannon was
57 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Tesander'.
Thu, Jun 12 1890 –
Mon, Jul 27 1964
Portrait of Tito VuoloTito Vuolo
Tito Vuolo was
55 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Mr. Zucca'.
Wed, Mar 22 1893 –
Fri, Sep 14 1962
Portrait of Nestor PaivaNestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva was
42 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Joe Appollonio'.
Fri, Jun 30 1905 –
Fri, Sep 09 1966
Portrait of Jason Robards Sr.Jason Robards Sr.
Jason Robards Sr. was
55 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'John Retch'.
Fri, Dec 30 1892 –
Thu, Apr 04 1963
Portrait of Lurene TuttleLurene Tuttle
Lurene Tuttle was
40 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Mary'.
Tue, Aug 20 1907 –
Wed, May 28 1986
Portrait of Lex BarkerLex Barker
Lex Barker was
28 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Carpenter Foreman'.
Thu, May 08 1919 –
Fri, May 11 1973
Portrait of Emory ParnellEmory Parnell
Emory Parnell was
55 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Mr. PeDelford'.
Wed, Dec 28 1892 –
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Portrait of Stanley AndrewsStanley Andrews
Stanley Andrews was
56 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Mr. Murphy (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 26 1891 –
Wed, Apr 23 1969
Portrait of Robert BrayRobert Bray
Robert Bray was
30 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Workman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 23 1917 –
Mon, Mar 07 1983
Portrait of Don BrodieDon Brodie
Don Brodie was
43 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Charlie - Painter (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 29 1904 –
Mon, Jan 08 2001
Portrait of Cliff ClarkCliff Clark
Cliff Clark was
58 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Jones (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 09 1889 –
Sun, Feb 08 1953
Portrait of Kernan CrippsKernan Cripps
Kernan Cripps was
61 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 08 1886 –
Wed, Aug 12 1953
Portrait of Frank DarienFrank Darien
Frank Darien was
72 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Judge Quarles (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 17 1876 –
Thu, Oct 20 1955
Portrait of Hal K. DawsonHal K. Dawson
Hal K. Dawson was
51 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Harry Selby (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 17 1896 –
Tue, Feb 17 1987
Portrait of Mike LallyMike Lally
Mike Lally was
47 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Hurried Diner (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 01 1900 –
Fri, Feb 15 1985
Portrait of Gene LeslieGene Leslie
Gene Leslie was
>> in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles MiddletonCharles Middleton
Charles Middleton was
73 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Wrecker (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 02 1874 –
Fri, Apr 22 1949
Portrait of Franklin ParkerFranklin Parker
Franklin Parker was
45 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Simpson (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 08 1902 –
Tue, Jun 12 1962
Portrait of Ralph SteinRalph Stein
Ralph Stein was
>> in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan TobinDan Tobin
Dan Tobin was
37 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Bunny Funkhauser (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 19 1910 –
Fri, Nov 26 1982
Portrait of Friedrich von LedeburFriedrich von Ledebur
Friedrich von Ledebur was
47 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Workman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 03 1900 –
Thu, Dec 25 1986
Portrait of Bud WiserBud Wiser
Bud Wiser was
>> in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Customer (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Will WrightWill Wright
Will Wright was
54 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
as 'Eph Hackett (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 25 1894 –
Tue, Jun 19 1962

Crew

Portrait of H. C. PotterH. C. Potter
Director
H. C. Potter was
43 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Sun, Nov 13 1904 –
Wed, Aug 31 1977
Portrait of James Wong HoweJames Wong Howe
Director of Photography
James Wong Howe was
48 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Sun, Aug 27 1899 –
Mon, Jul 12 1976
Portrait of James LaneJames Lane
Assistant Director
James Lane was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joel FreemanJoel Freeman
Assistant Director
Joel Freeman was
25 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Mon, Jun 12 1922
Portrait of C. BakaleinikoffC. Bakaleinikoff
Music Director
C. Bakaleinikoff was
51 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Sat, Apr 25 1896 –
Sat, Sep 03 1966
Portrait of Norman PanamaNorman Panama
Screenplay, Producer
Norman Panama was
33 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Tue, Apr 21 1914 –
Mon, Jan 13 2003
Portrait of Melvin FrankMelvin Frank
Screenplay, Producer
Melvin Frank was
34 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Wed, Aug 13 1913 –
Thu, Oct 13 1988
Portrait of Dore ScharyDore Schary
Executive Producer, Presenter
Dore Schary was
42 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Thu, Aug 31 1905 –
Mon, Jul 07 1980
Portrait of Harry MarkerHarry Marker
Editor
Harry Marker was
48 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Sat, Oct 07 1899 –
Thu, Oct 18 1990
Portrait of Leigh HarlineLeigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Leigh Harline was
40 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Tue, Mar 26 1907 –
Wed, Dec 10 1969
Portrait of Charles CirilloCharles Cirillo
Stand In
Charles Cirillo was
39 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Sat, Aug 08 1908 –
Sat, Dec 04 1999
Portrait of Charles BurkeCharles Burke
Camera Operator
Charles Burke was
40 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Tue, Aug 20 1907 –
Tue, Jan 20 1976
Portrait of Clem PortmanClem Portman
Sound
Clem Portman was
43 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Wed, Mar 01 1905 –
Wed, Oct 21 1992
Portrait of Gordon BauGordon Bau
Makeup Supervisor
Gordon Bau was
40 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Mon, Jul 01 1907 –
Mon, Jul 21 1975
Portrait of Carroll ClarkCarroll Clark
Art Direction
Carroll Clark was
54 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Tue, Feb 06 1894 –
Fri, May 17 1968
Portrait of Robert KallochRobert Kalloch
Costume Design
Robert Kalloch would have been no older than
54 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Fri, Jan 13 1893 –
Sun, Oct 19 1947
Portrait of Albert S. D'AgostinoAlbert S. D'Agostino
Art Direction
Albert S. D'Agostino was
55 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Mon, Dec 26 1892 –
Sat, Mar 14 1970
Portrait of Darrell SilveraDarrell Silvera
Set Decoration
Darrell Silvera was
47 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Tue, Dec 18 1900 –
Fri, Jul 22 1983
Portrait of Cliff ShirpserCliff Shirpser
Assistant Camera
Cliff Shirpser was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Francis M. SarverFrancis M. Sarver
Sound
Francis M. Sarver was
41 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Mon, Jan 07 1907 –
Wed, Apr 18 1984
Portrait of James H. AndersonJames H. Anderson
Production Manager
James H. Anderson was
45 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Thu, Nov 06 1902 –
Sat, Nov 26 1960
Portrait of Gaston LongetGaston Longet
Still Photographer
Gaston Longet was
47 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Wed, May 16 1900 –
Fri, Dec 11 1981
Portrait of Harley MillerHarley Miller
Set Decoration
Harley Miller was
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Portrait of Eric HodginsEric Hodgins
Novel
Eric Hodgins was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim KirleyJim Kirley
Grip
Jim Kirley was
46 in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Tue, Jan 14 1902 –
Mon, Mar 19 1962
Portrait of Hazel RogersHazel Rogers
Hairstylist
Hazel Rogers was
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Portrait of Russell A. CullyRussell A. Cully
Special Effects
Russell A. Cully was
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Portrait of Kay PhillipsKay Phillips
Script Supervisor
Kay Phillips was
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