25 Jun 2006
The Science of Sleep
A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can show her his world.
So You Want to Build a House
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes is evicted from his apartment and decides to build his own home. As the project progresses, his dream house turns into a nightmare.
Top Billed Cast
George O'Hanlon Joe McDoakes
Art Gilmore Narrator (voice)
Jane Harker Alice McDoakes (uncredited)
Donald Kerr Andy McGoon (uncredited)
Mike Lally Office Worker at Desk (uncredited)
Ralph Littlefield Building Inspector (uncredited)
Charles Marsh Loan Manager (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell Appraiser (uncredited)
Ralph Peters Happy Jack the Laughing Irishman (uncredited)
Clifton Young Homer (uncredited)
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