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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
76 years ago
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Portrait of George O'HanlonGeorge O'Hanlon. George O'Hanlon was 35 in So You Want to Build a House as 'Joe McDoakes'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 23 1912 –
Died: Sat, Feb 11 1989
Portrait of Art GilmoreArt Gilmore. Art Gilmore was 36 in So You Want to Build a House as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 18 1912 –
Died: 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)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 01 1922 –
Died: 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)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 04 1891 –
Died: 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)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 01 1900 –
Died: 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)'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 31 1901 –
Died: 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)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 04 1893 –
Died: 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)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 11 1883 –
Died: 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)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 03 1902 –
Died: Sun, Apr 12 1959
Portrait of Clifton YoungClifton Young. Clifton Young was 30 in So You Want to Build a House as 'Homer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 15 1917 –
Died: Mon, Sep 10 1951

Crew

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