Cary Grant and Myrna Loy. In 1948, one couldn't do much better. It is Grant's comedic frustrations that stand out here. He becomes frustrated with the closed in feel of their apartment. He decides to buy a big house, assuming there will be a bit of work. What he doesn't know is that the thing is in shambles and requires endless repairs. There is also some big time jealousy here, based on Grant's incompetence and a struggle with the man who knows what he is doing. I had trouble watching this the first time because I empathized with him and his plight. Because it is a 40's comedy, we know that there will be some "deus ex machina" sort of conclusion. It's worth a look.
Review of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
