Review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) by Kate H — 02 Sep 2007

This is the movie that inspired "The Money Pit". But this one is ever so much better.

This review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) was written by Kate H on 02 Sep 2007.

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

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