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Programme Information

A family forced to quit their expensive New York apartment court disaster as they try to fulfil their dream of owning their own house in the country. A sharp estate agent sells them an ancient dilapidated place in Connecticut, which horrified surveyors insist is only fit for demolition.

Keywords:

Comedy, Based-on-Novel, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(Black and white) (1948) (USA) (3 Star)

Cast:

Cary Grant	.... Jim Blandings
Myrna Loy	.... Muriel Blandings
Melvyn Douglas	.... Bill Cole
Reginald Denny	.... Henry Simms
Sharyn Moffett	.... Joan Blandings
Connie Marshall	.... Betsy Blandings

Supporting Cast:

Louise Beavers	.... Gussie
Ian Wolfe	.... Smith Realtor
Harry Shannon	.... Tesander
Tito Vuolo	.... Mr. Zucca
Nestor Paiva	.... Joe Appollonio
Jason Robards Sr.	.... John Retch
Lurene Tuttle	.... Mary Jim's Assistant
Lex Barker	.... Carpenter foreman
Emory Parnell	.... Mr. PeDelford

Directors:

H.C. Potter

Writers:

Melvin Frank
Eric Hodgins