Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Synopsis: When advertising executive Jim Blandings (Cary Grant) discovers his wife's (Myrna Loy) plan to redecorate their New York apartment, he counters with a proposal that they move to Connecticut. She agrees, and the two are soon conned into buying a house that turns out to be a complete nightmare. Construction and repair bills accumulate quickly, and Jim worries that their future hangs in the balance unless he can come up with a catchy new jingle that will sell ham.

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Actors: Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas, Reginald Denny

Production: RKO

1 nomination.


IMDB:: 7.3
Rotten Tomatoes:: 82%

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: APPROVED
Year:: 1948
: 94 min
: 328 Views

FADE IN:
A very high airplane view of the entire island. Over this, a
Voice, authoritative, impressive.
VOICE:
In any discussion of contemporary
America and how its people live, we
must inevitably start with --
Manhattan -- New York City, U.S.A!
NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE - STOCK
VOICE:
Manhattan -- glistening, modern giant
of concrete and steel reaching to
the heavens and holding in its arms
seven millions!
NEW YORK CITY - ANOTHER VIEW - STOCK
VOICE:
Seven millions -- happy beneficiaries
of the advantages and comforts this
gracious metropolis has to offer...
DISSOLVE:
VOICE:
(OVER DISSOLVE)
Its fine broad streets and boulevards
facilitate the New Yorker's carefree,
orderly existence.
BROADWAY AND FORTY-SECOND STREET - STOCK
An enormous traffic jam, horns honking, etc.
DISSOLVE:
VOICE:
(OVER DISSOLVE)
Kindly, courteous public servants
ever on hand to offer a word of
friendly advice.
TRAFFIC COP AND CAB DRIVER
yelling at each other.
DISSOLVE:
VOICE:
(OVER DISSOLVE)
A transportation system second to
none in speed and comfort!
A SUBWAY DURING RUSH HOUR - STOCK
DISSOLVE:
VOICE:
(OVER DISSOLVE)
Modern recreational facilities for
its children!
A CROWDED LOWER EAST SIDE STREET - STOCK
Kids playing ball in truck-laden street.
DISSOLVE:
VOICE:
(OVER DISSOLVE)
For its adults, the peace and privacy
of a day in the sun!
CONEY ISLAND ON ITS MOST CROWDED DAY - STOCK
DISSOLVE:
VOICE:
(OVER DISSOLVE)
It's delightful changes in climate!
A BLINDING, WINDSWEPT NEW YORK BLIZZARD - STOCK
DISSOLVE:
VOICE:
(OVER DISSOLVE)
Its great institutions of learning!
Open to all. Free of charge.
BUILDING EXCAVATION - DAY
Leaning on a railing looking down into the excavation are a
group of sidewalk supervisors. The CAMERA MOVES UP to a HEAD
CLOSEUP of one of them. It is Bill Cole (Melvyn Douglas), a
well-dressed, intelligent, attractive looking young man.
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Melvin Frank

Melvin Frank was an American screenwriter, film producer and film director. He is known for his work on films such as Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, The Court Jester, and A Touch of Class. more…

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