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So You Want to Be a Plumber

So You Want to Be a Plumber

Genres

Comedy

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In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes decides he should become a plumber.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

3/10

Release Date

10 November 1951

Country

United States of America

Cast

George O'Hanlon

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes

Rodney Bell

Rodney Bell

Marvin (uncredited)

Phyllis Coates

Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes (uncredited)

Margie Liszt

Margie Liszt

Hairdresser (uncredited)

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