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So You Want an Apartment

1948-01-03 · 11 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy

Joe McDoakes and his wife go apartment hunting.

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Directors
Richard L. Bare
Production companies
Richard L. Bare Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George O'HanlonGeorge O'HanlonJoe McDoakes
Art GilmoreArt GilmoreNarrator (voice)
Creighton HaleCreighton HaleWallpaper Hanger (uncredited)
Jane HarkerJane HarkerAlice McDoakes (uncredited)
Fred KelseyFred KelseyApartment Manager with a Vacancy (uncredited)
Mike LallyMike LallyClerk (uncredited)
Jack LomasMan in Cramped Bed (uncredited)
Charles MarshShaymus O'Shaymus (uncredited)
Paul PanzerPaul PanzerWallpaper Hanger (uncredited)
Ted StanhopeTed StanhopeJ. Phineas McNasty (uncredited)
Clifton YoungClifton YoungHomer Hotbox (uncredited)

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