Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House

Classic Movies on the Radio

By: Screen Director's Playhouse

Narrated by: Cary Grant

Length: 29 mins

Publisher's summary

This radio dramatization of the classic movie features the original star, Cary Grant. It aired on July 1, 1949.

The Screen Director's Playhouse featured adaptations of famous movies and called upon the directors to introduce and highlight their work. After each show, the director and stars gathered around the microphones to reminisce about the making of the film.

Hear more collections of radio movie dramatizations, or listen to all of the individual programs by themselves!

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Worth the Credit!

Would you consider the audio edition of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House to be better than the print version?

I loved this movie and enjoyed listening to the audio version as well. Cary Grant is a great actor.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House?

Mr. Blandings expresses what every person who has purchased a home feels. We can all relate to his frustration and humor in this american dream.

Which character – as performed by Cary Grant – was your favorite?

Mr. Blandings, why of course.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed all the way through it.

Fun

I saw the movie years ago and thought it was neat to hear the old radio programs of the past. The reenactment seemed a little rushed but overall, it was good.

Great except for ...

Disproportionately, very loud orchestra music, ads, audience laughing & clapping are an unfortunate distraction amidst great performances, especially by Cary Grant. Surely these could be digitally adjusted to the same volume as the actors?

Funny in Every Medium

This is a funny and charming production. The novel is great and so is the movie. Listen to it, read it, see it!

it was supposed to last an hour.

Way too short. I feel cheated. Enjoyed the play, especially Mr.Cary Grant. Just too short.

Cary Grants best

wonderfully enjoyable. you can't lose with this one. if you ain't eating Wham ..you ain't eating ham!

Radio Goodness During the Golden Age of Cinema

Cary Grant reprises his classic role in a shortened script version of the film and an insight into the radio of the time with added commercials and a celebrity endorsement by the man of the hour. If you enjoyed the film this is a nice touch. If you havent seen the film, watch that, the script was originally designed for a star from the golden age of cinema and its limited without the classic visual gags and Grant's slick acrobatics and facial expressions. I listened to it while renovating an old house. I loved it.