Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House Movie Review 1948

Jim Blandings (Grant), wife Muriel (Loy), and their two daughters must give up their Manhattan apartment for new digs. City boy Jim wants to become a suburbanite and the Blandings decide to build their dream house--with many complications. Timely at its release because of the post-WWII housing shortage and building boom, this classic comedy is still a humorous treat with Grant at his funniest. Loy and Douglas provide strong backup. A must for all homeowners. Based on the novel by Eric Hodgins.

Distribution

Mike LeBell's Video, 75 Freemont Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90005, Phone: (213)938-3333, Fax: (213)938-3334, Email: mlvideo@aol.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 93 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Handyman Specials, Strained Suburbia, Advertising, New York, New York, Family Comedy

Screenplay

Norman Panama, Melvin Frank

Cast

Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Lex Barker, Reginald Denny, Louise Beavers, Jason Robards

Cinematography

James Wong Howe

Director

H.C. Potter

Music

Leigh Harline

Producer

RKO