So You Want to Build a House
Comedy
Overview
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.
Top Cast


George O'Hanlon
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes


Art Gilmore
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)


Jane Harker
Jane Harker
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Jane Harker
Alice McDoakes (uncredited)


Donald Kerr
Donald Kerr
Andy McGoon (uncredited)
Donald Kerr
Andy McGoon (uncredited)


Mike Lally
Mike Lally
Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)
Mike Lally
Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)
Ralph Littlefield
Ralph Littlefield
Building Inspector (uncredited)
Ralph Littlefield
Building Inspector (uncredited)
Charles Marsh
Charles Marsh
Loan Manager (uncredited)
Charles Marsh
Loan Manager (uncredited)


Howard M. Mitchell
Howard M. Mitchell
Appraiser (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
Appraiser (uncredited)


Ralph Peters
Ralph Peters
Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)
Ralph Peters
Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)


Clifton Young
Clifton Young
Homer (uncredited)
Clifton Young
Homer (uncredited)
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