Review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) by Maddie R — 11 Aug 2007

I wished they made movies as funny today as these "oldies.".

This review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) was written by Maddie R on 11 Aug 2007.

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

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