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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.
Cast
George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Jane Harker, Donald Kerr, Mike Lally, Ralph Littlefield, Charles Marsh, Howard M. Mitchell, Ralph Peters, Clifton Young
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