Review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) by Hannah R — 19 Jul 2008

Ah the joys of building one's own home... A truly funny movie. Cary Grant's slapstick routines never fail to please.

This review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) was written by Hannah R on 19 Jul 2008.

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House has generally received positive reviews.

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