Review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) by Cheryl D — 25 May 2007

Exactly what would happen if we tried to build a house.

This review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) was written by Cheryl D on 25 May 2007.

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

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