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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.
Top billed cast
George O'HanlonJoe McDoakes
Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)
Jane HarkerAlice McDoakes (uncredited)
Donald KerrAndy McGoon (uncredited)
Mike LallyOffice Worker at Desk (uncredited)- Ralph LittlefieldBuilding Inspector (uncredited)
- Charles MarshLoan Manager (uncredited)
Howard M. MitchellAppraiser (uncredited)
Ralph PetersHappy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)
Clifton YoungHomer (uncredited)
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