So You Want to Build a House(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.
Movie: So You Want to Build a House
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Joe McDoakes
Narrator (voice)
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Andy McGoon (uncredited)
Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)
Appraiser (uncredited)
Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)
Homer (uncredited)
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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
1948-05-15
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4.5
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