Still from Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House — Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) — H. C. PotterPhotographed by James Wong Howe

H. C. Potter

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Name: Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1948
Duration: 94 min

English / 1948 / 1h 34m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy

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Synopsis

An advertising executive dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems.

Credits

Crew

DirectorH. C. Potter

WriterNorman Panama, Melvin Frank

CinematographerJames Wong Howe

ComposerLeigh Harline

EditorHarry Marker

ProducerNorman Panama, Melvin Frank

Cast

Cary Grantas Jim Blandings

Myrna Loyas Muriel Blandings

Melvyn Douglasas Bill Cole

Reginald Dennyas Henry L. Simms

Sharyn Moffettas Joan Blandings

Connie Marshallas Betsy Blandings

Louise Beaversas Gussie

Ian Wolfeas Smith

Harry Shannonas Tesander

Tito Vuoloas Mr. Zucca

Nestor Paivaas Joe Appollonio

Jason Robards Sr.as John Retch

Lurene Tuttleas Mary

Lex Barkeras Carpenter Foreman

Emory Parnellas Mr. PeDelford

Stanley Andrewsas Mr. Murphy (uncredited)

Robert Brayas Workman (uncredited)

Don Brodieas Charlie - Painter (uncredited)

Cliff Clarkas Jones (uncredited)

Kernan Crippsas Policeman (uncredited)