Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
“Looks like the Blandings will have no heating problem!”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-01
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Jim Blandings
Myrna Loy
Muriel Blandings
Melvyn Douglas
Bill Cole
Reginald Denny
Simms
Sharyn Moffett
Joan Blandings
Connie Marshall
Betsy Blandings
Louise Beavers
Gussie
Ian Wolfe
Smith
Harry Shannon
Tesander
Tito Vuolo
Mr. Zucca
Nestor Paiva
Joe Appollonio
Jason Robards Sr.
John Retch
Lurene Tuttle
Mary
Lex Barker
Carpenter Foreman
Emory Parnell
Mr. PeDelford
Stanley Andrews
Mr. Murphy (uncredited)
Robert Bray
Workman (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Charlie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. C. Potter
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Selznick Distribution Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. C. Potter
Norman Panama, Melvin Frank, Eric Hodgins
Leigh Harline
James Wong Howe
Harry Marker
Melvin Frank, Dore Schary, Norman Panama
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Panama
Screenplay
Melvin Frank
Screenplay
H. C. Potter
Director
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Melvin Frank
Producer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Norman Panama
Producer
Harry Marker
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
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What is Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House about?
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.
Who directed Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House was directed by H. C. Potter.
Who stars in Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?
The principal cast of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House includes Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Reginald Denny, Sharyn Moffett.
When was Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House released and how long is it?
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House based on a book or true story?
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eric Hodgins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).