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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: So You Want to Build a House
- Genres: Comedy
- Release Date: 1948-05-15
- Runtime: 11 minutes
- Rating: 4.5/10 (2 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Richard L. Bare Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6879
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is So You Want to Build a House?▼
So You Want to Build a House is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1948-05-15.
Who are the main actors in So You Want to Build a House?▼
The main cast includes George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jane Harker, Donald Kerr, Mike Lally, .
Where can I watch So You Want to Build a House online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if So You Want to Build a House is available.
Is So You Want to Build a House based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of So You Want to Build a House?▼
So You Want to Build a House has an IMDb rating of 4.5/10 based on 2 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of So You Want to Build a House?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for So You Want to Build a House?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Richard L. Bare Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was So You Want to Build a House filmed?▼
So You Want to Build a House was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is So You Want to Build a House?▼
The total runtime of So You Want to Build a House is 11 minutes.
Is So You Want to Build a House suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to So You Want to Build a House?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to So You Want to Build a House.
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